Battle of Rufiji Delta (1915 AD)

Battle of Rufiji Delta took place in 1915 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

Year: 1915 AD
Date: 1915-07-11
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War I
Commanders (A): Cdr. Max Looff
Commanders (B): Cpt. Sidney Robert Drury-Lowe
Casualties: approx. 33 killed (mostly due to disease) 1 light cruiser sunk 1 supply ship sunk 1 freighter sunk6 aircraft destroyed (1 civilian & 5 naval, mostly through attrition)
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: -7.868°, 39.240°