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The English used a tactic of sending Fire burning ships into the Spanish 'army of flanders' to break up the formation!
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How many ships did the spanish and English have in 1588 battle?
the spanish had 120 and english had 55
What did the English ships look like in the spanish armada?
With out a doubt the English ships were better made and they were lighter and moved through the water quicker. Spanish ships may have been more elaborate but they were more like clunkers and they did not move as easily through the water. Spanish ships were also easier to sink and they did not have as many weapons and the British ships.
Why didn't the English ships fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada until the English were closer to the Spanish ships?
The English ships did fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada when at a distance. But they saw those shots only did minor damage, such as to the sails. So, the English drew closer to the Spanish ships and rapidly fired their cannons broadside against them. The Spanish incurred significant damage from this tactic.
What happened in the fight between England and the Spanish Armada?
the English drove them in to sand banksthe English send fire ships to panic the Spanishthe weather pushed the Spanish in to rocks
What did Queen Elizabeth have to do with the Spanish Armada?
Queen Elizabeth was the queen of England when the English were attacked by the Spanish.
What name was given to English sea captains who attacked Spanish ships?
Sea Dogs
What were the English gentlemen pirates that attacked the Spanish treasure ships called?
sea dogs
Who is the English sea dog who plundered the navy?
English privateer Sir Francis Drake "plundered the Spanish navy." Considered a pirate by the Spanish, he often attacked and raided Spanish ships of their cargo and riches.
What is a fleet of ships that attacked England?
The Spanish Armada
Who raided spanish ships?
Ships were commonly raided during voyages. Pirates often raided Spanish ships for treasure and these ships were also raided and attacked by ships from other countries.
Who was an English sea dog that plundered the Spanish navy?
John Hawkins led the [piratical] "Sea Dogs" who preyed upon Spanish shipping with the blessings of the English .
How many ships were in the spanish aramada?
The spanish had 150 ships 110 fighting ships and 40 supply ships. The English had 100 ships.
How much English ships attacked the Spanish armada?
34 warships, and 168 vessels and also there there were 76,000 soldiers so...yeah hope that helped a bit :)
What were the methods used by the buccaneers to break the spanish monopoly?
The buccaneers/pirates attacked the Spanish ships and settlements.
What English captain gained special notoriety for plundering Spanish ships?
Sir Frances Drake is the English captain who plundered Spanish ships and towns.
How many ships did the spanish and English have in 1588 battle?
the spanish had 120 and english had 55
When did the spanish armada start and what happened?
it started in 1588 and what happened was the spanish and english attacked eachother. the english won.
