Battle of Gibraltar (1563) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain | England | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Álvaro de Bazán | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5 galleys | 8 naos | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Minor |
All vessels captured 240 prisoners |
The 1563 Battle of Gibraltar was a naval battle between an English fleet and the Spanish garrison of the Fortress of Gibraltar led by Álvaro de Bazán, Marquis of Santa Cruz.