The Spanish Armada
The important world event that occurred in 1588 with Queen Elizabeth was the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
on may the 28, 1588 the Armada with 130 ships and 30,000 men began to set sail! :)
The Spanish Armada.
The Spanish Armada in 1588.
Philip II, then ruler of Spain, sent a fleet of ships called the Armada to invade England and overthrow Elizabeth I. then ruler of England. It was a disastrous failure.
It was Phillips II ships that fought against the Spanish armada
the spanish had 120 and english had 55
The defeat of the Spanish Armada.
The surviving ships of the Spanish Armada returned to Spain in September, 1588.
spanish amarda
At the Battle of Gravelines, Monday, 8th August 1588
English vessels were lower and sleeker (faster), Spanish ships were built higher (like castles) for shooting downward and carrying more cargo/equipment.