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Naval Victory off Goa
- When
- January 4, 1638
- Where
- Off the coast of Goa
- Part of
- Dutch Settlement in Ceylon
Dutch forces defeated the Portuguese fleet in a decisive sea engagement off the coast of Goa.
On January 4, 1638, a decisive sea engagement took place between Portuguese and Dutch naval forces off the coast of Goa. The Portuguese fleet was decimated in this battle, allowing the victorious Dutch to proceed with their strategic objectives in the region.
Sources
- Dutch Ceylon Wikipedia
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