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Battle of the Bay of Velez

15 Jul 1553 · 35.17° N, 4.30° W

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15 Jul 1553
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
35.17° N, 4.30° W
Description
1553 naval battle between the forces of Salah Reis and a Portuguese flotilla
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Battle of the Bay of Velez

Naval battle between the forces of Salah Reis and a Portuguese flotilla

The Battle of the Bay of Velez or the Battle of Velez was a naval battle between the forces of Salah Reis and a Portuguese flotilla in which the forces of Salah Reis emerged victorious, captured the Portuguese squadron and seized the Penon de Velez. The Portuguese fleet was commanded by Inácio Nunes Gato, who was also the official interpreter for John III.

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