Battle off Lizard Point, 18th February 1636/37

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Battle off Lizard Point

18th February 1636/37 (1637/02/28 NS)
Part of : Eighty Years War (1568 - 1648)
Previous action : Capture of Saint Martin 6.1633 - 1.7.1633
Next action : Action of 18 February 1639 18.2.1638/39

Spanish attack on a Dutch convoy off the Lizard.

 

Spain -
Miguel de HornaSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1639-1640
 
Spanish Flotilla,
Miguel de HornaSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1639-1640

5 or 6 ships, 2 frigates

Ship NameCommanderNotes
 

Dutch Republic

 
Dutch Convoy Escort

6 ships. 3 were sunk and 3 captured

Ship NameCommanderNotes
 
Merchantmen

28 Dutch and 16 British merchantmen. 14 were captured or sunk.

Ship NameCommanderNotes
 

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