Atlas of Battles

war, 3 engagements

Battles of Anglo-Portuguese rivalry in the Persian Gulf

The atlas places 3 engagements of Anglo-Portuguese rivalry in the Persian Gulf (1615 to 1635): 3 naval actions across 2 present-day countries, most in Iran (1), India (1).

See them on the globe

Battle off JaskBattle off HormuzLoss of the LionBattle off JaskBattle off HormuzLoss of the LionDubaiKarachiAhmedabadPuneHyderabadMuscatAbu DhabiVadodaraNasikDoha500 km23.978N, 62.262E
3 placed engagements, coloured by era. Present-day coastlines; ringed marks are the most widely documented.

The war in time order

Battle off Jask, 1620Battle off Hormuz, 1625Loss of the Lion, 162516201625
One tick per dated engagement; taller ticks are more widely documented. Each tick is a link.

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceResult
1620Battle off JaskJask, IranPortuguese victory
11 February 1625Battle off HormuzStrait of HormuzInconclusive
1625Loss of the LionIndiaPortuguese victory; Destruction of the Lion

Engagements are the Wikidata records placed within Anglo-Portuguese rivalry in the Persian Gulf (or a campaign of it) that carry coordinates; actions without coordinates are not shown.