Battle of the Aegates Islands (240 BC)

Battle of the Aegates Islands (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 240 BC during First Punic War.

Battle facts

Year: 240 BC
Date: -0240-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: First Punic War
Side A: Roman Republic
Side B: Carthage
Commanders (A): Gaius Lutatius Catulus, Quintus Valerius Falto
Commanders (B): Hanno
Casualties: approx. 30 quinqueremes sunk 50 quinqueremes damaged50 quinqueremes sunk 70 quinqueremes captured 10,000 men captured
Outcome: Roman victory
Coordinates: 37.967°, 12.200°