Battle of Cape Celidonia (1616 AD)

Battle of Cape Celidonia (Spanish Empire vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1616 AD during Spanish–Ottoman Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1616 AD
• Date: 1616-07-16
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Spanish–Ottoman Wars
• Side A: Spanish Empire
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Francisco de Rivera
• Commanders (B): Bey of Rhodes
• Casualties: approx. 34 killed 93 wounded10 galleys sunk 23 galleys damaged 3,200 killed
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 36.636°, 30.557°

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