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The Battle of Flores was an engagement fought off the Island of Flores in the Azores between the English and Spanish.
The English were attempting to intercept the annual Spanish treasure convoy, when a strong Spanish fleet appeared.
Kingdom of England | |||
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English Fleet, Sir Thomas Howard (1561-1626) | |||
Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
Name : Defiance (46) | Sir Thomas Howard (1561-1626) | Fleet Flagship | |
Name : Revenge (43) | Richard Grenville (1542-1591) | Captured | |
Allied (Portugal & Spain) - Alonso de Bazán | |||
Spanish Fleet | |||
Circa 55 vessels | |||
Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
Portugese Flyboats | |||
8 vessels | |||
Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |