Battle of Vigo Bay (1702)

Battle of Vigo Bay (England & Dutch Republic vs France & Spain) took place in 1702 during War of the Spanish Succession.

Battle facts

Year: 1702
Date: 1702-10-23
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of the Spanish Succession
Side A: England, Dutch Republic
Side B: France, Spain
Commanders (A): George Rooke, Philips van Almonde
Commanders (B): Châteaurenault, Manuel de Velasco
Casualties: ~800 killed (England & Dutch Republic), All ships burnt or captured ~2,000 killed (France & Spain)
Outcome: Anglo-Dutch victory
Coordinates: 42.250°, -8.745°