Battle of Drepana (248 BC)

Battle of Drepana (Carthage vs Roman Republic) took place in 248 BC during First Punic War.

Battle facts

Year: 248 BC
Date: -0248-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: First Punic War
Side A: Carthage
Side B: Roman Republic
Commanders (A): Adherbal
Commanders (B): Publius Claudius Pulcher
Casualties: None recorded (Carthage), 93 ships captured An unknown number of ships sunk 20,000 men killed or captured (Roman Republic)
Outcome: Carthaginian victory
Coordinates: 38.010°, 12.505°