Capture of HMS Revenge
- When
- 1591
- Where
- Azores (near Flores); Off the Azores
- Episodes
- 2
In 1591, the Spanish captured the English galleon Revenge. The heavily damaged vessel subsequently sank in a storm off the Azores, resulting in the loss of its mixed crew.
Episodes
- Capture of HMS Revenge
Spanish forces captured the English galleon Revenge in 1591 in the Azores region.
- Sinking of Revenge
The captured Revenge sank in a storm off the Azores with its crew aboard.
Background and detail
Vessel Origins. HMS Revenge was a 46-gun race-built galleon constructed in 1577 at Deptford. Built under the direction of Sir John Hawkins, the ship was later captured by the Spanish in 1591.
Spanish Seizure. The Spanish captured the Revenge in 1591. The engagement occurred in the Azores region, specifically near Flores, where the Spanish were intent upon capturing English vessels.
Subsequent Sinking. After being captured, the Revenge was heavily damaged and never reached Spain. It was lost in a heavy storm off the Azores, resulting in the deaths of its mixed crew of Spaniards and English captives.
People involved
- HMS Revenge · English galleon
Sources
- English ship Revenge (1577) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05
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