Battle of Mylae (259 BC)

Battle of Mylae (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 259 BC during First Punic War.

Battle facts

Year: 259 BC
Date: -0259-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: First Punic War
Side A: Roman Republic
Side B: Carthage
Commanders (A): Gaius Duilius|commander2=Hannibal Gisco
Casualties: approx. Unknown44 ships 10,000 men ----13 ships sunk 1 septireme captured 30 quinqueremes and triremes captured 7,000 killed 3,000 captured
Outcome: Roman victory
Coordinates: 38.217°, 15.233°