Action of 22 July 1638

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The Action of 22 July 1638 is the name given to a battle which took place on 22 July 1638 at Guetaria, northern Spain, when a French fleet under de Sourdis attacked a Spanish fleet of 12 galleons, under Lopez des Hoces, which were moored in a line across the harbor entrance, before sending in fireships. 11 were burnt - the Spanish flagship, at least, being scuttled, and the other went aground.

[edit] Ships involved

[edit] France

  • L'Europe 34 (flag)
  • Le Cygne 30
  • La Licorne 30 (Chevalier Paul)
  • Le Coq 30
  • La Fortune 30
  • La Vierge 30
  • 5 fireships
  • others

[edit] Spain

12 galleons - 11 burnt, 1 aground