Action of 1616

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This battle took place in about March 1616 at La Goulette, Tunisia, and was a victory for a Spanish squadron under Francisco de Ribera over a Tunisian fleet.

Ships involved:

[edit] Spain (Ribera)

  • San Juan Bautista 36

[edit] Tunis

  • 19 armed ships - 4 vessels of 18-20 guns captured

[edit] References

  • Naval Wars in the Levant 1559-1853 (1952) - R. C. Anderson