Battle of Lagos
- When
- 1693
- Where
- Lagos Bay, Portugal
- Episodes
- 1
On 27 June 1693, a French fleet under Anne Hilarion de Tourville defeated an Anglo-Dutch force commanded by George Rooke near Lagos Bay, Portugal, during the Nine Years' War.
Episodes
Background and detail
Strategic Context. In spring 1693, English and Dutch merchant ships bound for Spain and the Mediterranean were held back due to threats from the French fleet and commerce raiders. A large convoy was subsequently organized to transport these vessels safely.
Naval Engagement. The battle occurred on 27 June 1693 (17 June Old Style) near Lagos Bay in Portugal. The French fleet, led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville, engaged and defeated the joint Anglo-Dutch fleet under George Rooke during the Nine Years' War.
People involved
- Anne Hilarion de Tourville · French fleet commander
- George Rooke · Anglo-Dutch fleet commander
Sources
- Battle of Lagos (1693) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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