Danish-Norwegian Expedition to Algiers The American Commander William Bainbridge paying tribute to the Dey, circa 1800 Date 14 September 1769 - 16 May 1772 Location Near Algiers, Algeria. Result Algerian victory Belligerents Denmark-Norway Ottoman Algeria Commanders and leaders Christian VII Frederik Christian Kaas Baba Mohammed ben-Osman Strength 2 Frigates 2 Bomb Galiots 4 Ship of the line Unknown Casualties and losses 500 killed (mostly from disease) Unknown