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Battle of the Solent

When
18-19 July 1545
Where
Solent, between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Part of
Battle of the Solent

English and French fleets engaged in the Solent on 18-19 July 1545, resulting in a standstill.

The English fleet of 80 ships retreated to Portsmouth harbour due to a lack of galleys. On 19 July, French galleys attacked the immobilized English vessels. The engagement ended in a standstill, forcing the French to withdraw and abandoning their invasion plans.

Sources

  1. Battle of the Solent Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Mary Rose Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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