Naval Battle of Porto (1677)
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The Naval Battle of Porto in 1677 was a significant maritime engagement that occurred during a period of rampant piracy in the Atlantic Ocean. This incident saw the Portuguese frigate Santo Antônio de Lisboa, sailing from Porto, intercepted by three Barbary pirate ships. The ensuing battle lasted for six hours and resulted in the sinking of one pirate ship, forcing the others to retreat.[1]
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Portugal | Algiers | ||||||
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1 frigate | 3 Pirate ships | ||||||
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1 Pirate ship sunk 2 ships damaged |
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