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Hawkins defeated by the Spanish
Defeat of the British, under Sir John Hawkins, by the Spanish at San Juan de Ulloa. A British ship is on fire, sinking, as men abandon ship and cling to debris. Date: 1568
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Attack Defeat Hawkins Juan Sinks Ulloa Warfare
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Add a touch of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases the Defeat of Sir John Hawkins by the Spanish at San Juan de Ulloa in 1568. Witness the dramatic scene of a British ship on fire and sinking, as men abandon ship and cling to debris. This high-quality mug is not only a great conversation starter but also a perfect gift for history enthusiasts. Embrace the past, one sip at a time.
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This evocative image captures the decisive moment of the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa, marking the defeat of Sir John Hawkins and the British Navy at the hands of the Spanish in 1568. The photograph, taken from a historical print, depicts the aftermath of the naval clash as a British ship, engulfed in flames, sinks into the Caribbean Sea. Men in desperate attempts to save themselves cling to debris and abandoning ship. Sir John Hawkins, an English sea captain and privateer, had led a fleet of five ships on a mission to raid Spanish ports and seize treasure. However, they were intercepted off the coast of Mexico by a larger Spanish fleet under the command of Don Alonso de Estrada. The ensuing battle lasted for several hours, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The defeat of Hawkins' fleet was a significant turning point in the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604), as it demonstrated the Spanish military superiority on the seas. The Spanish victory not only prevented further British raids on their American colonies but also allowed them to strengthen their naval defenses. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the intense and often brutal nature of early modern warfare, where the stakes were high, and the consequences of defeat could be severe. The defeat of Sir John Hawkins and his fleet at the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa is a pivotal moment in the history of naval warfare and Anglo-Spanish relations.
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