What the records say
- When
- 5 Aug 1180
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 38.41° N, 9.22° W
- Description
- 1180 naval battle in Portugal
- Naval
- yes
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Cape Espichel
12th century naval battle in Portugal
The Battle of Cape Espichel took place on 29 July 1180 between naval squadrons of Portugal and the Almohad Caliphate. The battle occurred at Cape Espichel on the Atlantic coast of Portugal and is considered to be the first naval battle in Portuguese history. The Portuguese defeated the Almohads, killing their admiral in the process and capturing several advanced Mediterranean galleys intact.
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