In early 1588, Drake moved his flag from Elizabeth Bonaventure to Revenge, which was considered to be the best by far of the new ships.
On 29 July 1588 the Battle of Gravelines (named after a Flemish town near Calais), was concluded as one of the fiercest and most decisive battles engaged in during these years.
At the outset of the conflict, Revenge proved worthy of her reputation.
Following Revenge at the head of the line, the English fleet engaged their broadsides into the Spanish Armada,following a fire ships attack the night before which broke up the tight Spanish formation.
Many Spanish vessels were severely damaged, although only a few sank or ran aground.
Both sides fought until supplies of ammunition was running dangerously low, and the shattered Armada was forced to flee into the North Sea.
The English fleet monitored them until they drew level with Edinburgh, and then returned to port, ending the threat of a Spanish invasion.
In early 1588, Drake moved his flag from Elizabeth Bonaventure to Revenge, which was considered to be the best by far of the new ships. On 29 July 1588 the Battle of Gravelines (named after a Flemish town near Calais), was concluded as one of the fiercest and most decisive battles engaged in during these years. At the outset of the conflict, Revenge proved worthy of her reputation. Following Revenge at the head of the line, the English fleet engaged their broadsides into the Spanish Armada,following a fire ships attack the night before which broke up the tight Spanish formation. Many Spanish vessels were severely damaged, although only a few sank or ran aground. Both sides fought until supplies of ammunition was running dangerously low, and the shattered Armada was forced to flee into the North Sea. The English fleet monitored them until they drew level with Edinburgh, and then returned to port, ending the threat of a Spanish invasion.
English ship Revenge (1577)