Battle of Flores

Timeline

1. 1592Azores · AzoresWalter Raleigh organized the expedition; Martin Frobisher, Richard Hawkins (son of John Hawkins), and others led an English fleet waiting near the Azores, intending to intercept the Spanish silver fleet returning from the Americas.
2. 1592Waters off Flores · FloresThe Spanish fleet under Álvaro de Bazán fought the English fleet fiercely and successfully shielded the treasure fleet as it turned toward a safe route. Although the English captured ships such as the Magdalene, the main silver fleet reached Spain safely and the strategic objective was not achieved.