Francis Drake's descent on Vigo
| Drake's descent on Vigo | |||||
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| Part of the Anglo–Spanish War | |||||
Portrait of Francis Drake in half-armour, | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
| Spain | England | ||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| Pedro Bermudez |
Sir Francis Drake Christopher Carleill | ||||
| Strength | |||||
| 1,000 militia |
23 ships, 19 support vessels & prizes, 1,000 troops | ||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
| 1 ship captured | 1 executed | ||||
Drake's descent on Vigo was a military event that took place between September and October 1585 during the early part of the Anglo–Spanish War. Francis Drake leading an English expedition to raid the Spanish Main needed supplies and so hoped needed to make a descent on the Spanish mainland in order to achieve this. Drake arrived at the port town of Vigo, and was able negotiate with the governor Don Pedro Bermudez to get supplies rather use force. Drake was able to gather supplies from Vigo and Bayona for two weeks. From this Drake was able to carry on with his successful expedition to the Spanish Main.