Battle of the Gulf of Oman (1554)

Battle of the Gulf of Oman (Portuguese Empire vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1554 during Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts of 1538–1560.

Battle facts

• Year: 1554
• Date: 1554-08-25
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts of 1538–1560
• Side A: Portuguese Empire
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Dom Fernando de Meneses, Dom Antão de Noronha
• Commanders (B): Seydi Ali Reis
• Casualties: Few (Portuguese Empire), All galleys captured or destroyed (Ottoman Empire)
• Outcome: Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 25.000°, 58.000°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Gulf of Oman · Wikidata entry

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