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Destruction of the Spanish Fleet
- When
- 25 April 1607
- Where
- Bay of Gibraltar
- Part of
- Battle of Gibraltar
Dutch forces surprised and destroyed the anchored Spanish fleet in the Bay of Gibraltar over four hours.
On 25 April 1607, Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck led 26 Dutch warships to surprise the Spanish fleet. The Dutch split their forces, targeting galleons and smaller vessels. Most Spanish ships were destroyed, and hundreds of sailors were killed in the water.
Sources
- Battle of Gibraltar (1607) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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