Action of San Mateo Bay, 24th June 1594 - 1st July 1594

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Action of San Mateo Bay

24th June 1594 (1594/07/03 NS) - 1st July 1594 (1594/07/10 NS)
Part of : Anglo-Spanish War (1585 - 1604)
Previous action : Action of Faial 22.6.1594 - 23.6.1594
Next action : Attack on Cadiz Harbour 21.6.1596

Fought at the mouth of the Esmeraldas river, Ecuador.

 

Kingdom of England -
Richard HawkinsBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1585-1621
 
English Vessels,
Richard HawkinsBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1585-1621

One ship and a pinnace

Ship NameCommanderNotes
Dainty (Unknown) 1588-1594
British Unknown Gun
Privateer Unknown
1593 Renamed "Dainty"
Richard HawkinsBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1585-1621
Squadron Flagship Captured
 

Spain

 
Spanish Forces

Three galleons

Ship NameCommanderNotes
 

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