Historical Events tagged with "sesimbra"
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English Naval Victory at Sesimbra Bay
An English naval force commanded by Sir Walter Raleigh achieved a significant victory against a fleet of Spanish galleys, capturing a large Portuguese carrack at Sesimbra Bay. The engagement was marked by naval tactics showcasing the strengths of English ships against the more numerous Spanish vessels. The capture of the carrack, valuable for its cargo of silver, bolstered England's maritime reputation within the context of ongoing naval conflicts in the late 16th century. This confrontation underscored the shifting power dynamics on the high seas amid the Anglo-Spanish conflict.
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