Battle of Cabañas
| Battle of Cabañas | |||||||
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| Part of the Eighty Years War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Spain | Dutch Republic | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Carlos de Ibarra (WIA) | Cornelis Jol | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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7 galleons 7 pataches 7 minor ships | 17 galleons | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Several ships damaged |
7 galleons sunk Many crewmen killed | ||||||
The Battle of Cabañas was an attempt in 1638 by Dutch privateer Cornelis Jol to capture the Spanish treasure fleet captained by Carlos de Ibarra. The naval battle, framed in the Eighty Years' War, ended with the Dutch fleet retreating after suffering heavy damage.