Skirmish of Gibraltar (1749)

"Succeeding Battle: Battle of Cádiz" The Skirmish of Gibraltar was a naval battle during the War of Spanish Succession of 1749 that was fought in the Strait of Gibraltar on May 16th, 1749, between the North Caribbean Company of the Lion Coalition, under command of Prince Ezequiel Clemente, and the Spanish Armada, under the command of Lord Admiral Spadus "Spade" Ignacio IV.

Battle Timeline

 * Lord Admiral Spadus Ignacio IV nears the Strait of Gibraltar with a small detachment of the Spanish Armada, intending to attack the forces of the Lion Coalition.
 * Prince Ezequiel Clemente rallies the ships of the North Caribbean Company, and sails toward Spade's ships.
 * Ezequiel's smaller and weaker, but faster, ships move into a pincer formation, and surround the Spanish Armada, before opening fire.
 * Spade's fleet opens fire, whilst under heavy fire from the Coalition fleet.
 * Spade's flagship flees the battle heavily damaged, and the rest of his naval forces sink.

Outcome:

 * The Spanish Armada loses some of its most valuable ships.
 * Lord Admiral Spadus Ignacio IV flees Spain, afraid of the consequences of his failure.
 * Lion victory.