Battle of the Lipari Islands (260 BC)

Battle of the Lipari Islands (Carthage vs Roman Republic) took place in 260 BC during First Punic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 260 BC
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: First Punic War
• Side A: Carthage
• Side B: Roman Republic
• Commanders (A): Boödes, Hannibal Gisco
• Commanders (B): Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Asina
• Casualties: None (Carthage), 17 ships captured Scipio captured (Roman Republic)
• Outcome: Carthaginian victory
• Coordinates: 38.472°, 14.961°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of the Lipari Islands · Wikidata entry