Battle of Daman (1694)

Battle of Daman
Part of the Omani–Portuguese conflicts
Date23 March 1694
Location
Off Daman, Arabian Sea
20°25′N 72°51′E / 20.42°N 72.85°E / 20.42; 72.85
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Portugal Oman
Commanders and leaders
António de Brito Unknown
Strength
1 ship of the line
2 frigates
1 galiot		 8 ships of the line
6 frigates
Casualties and losses
Light[1][2] 1 ship of the line damaged[a]
3 frigates sunk[2][3]
600 killed[2][3]

The Battle of Daman took place on 23 March 1694, when a Portuguese squadron, commanded by General António Machado de Brito, pursued and attacked an Omani squadron sailing off Daman.

  1. ^ a b Monteiro 1996, p. 31.
  2. ^ a b c d Santos 2003, p. 177.
  3. ^ a b Monteiro 1996, p. 29.


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