Battle of Cape Palos

When

4 Aug 1617

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

37.64° N, 0.69° W

Description

1617 naval battle of the Spanish–Algerian conflicts

Naval

yes

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

The Battle of Cape Palos was a naval engagement between the Spanish and Algerian fleets off Cape Palos in 1617. The Spanish fleet was sailing to Naples but was intercepted by the Algerian fleet. The battle ended disastrously for the Spanish, who suffered heavy losses.

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