Battle of Cape Ecnomus (255 BC)

Battle of Cape Ecnomus (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 255 BC during First Punic War.

Battle facts

Year: 255 BC
Date: -0255-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: First Punic War
Side A: Roman Republic
Side B: Carthage
Commanders (A): Marcus Atilius Regulus, Lucius Manlius Vulso
Commanders (B): Hamilcar, Hanno
Casualties: approx. 24 ships sunk 10,000 men killed30 ships sunk 64 ships captured 30,000–40,000 men killed or captured
Outcome: Roman victory
Coordinates: 37.050°, 13.900°