Battle of Bantam | |||||||
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Part of Dutch-Portuguese War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Dutch Republic | Portuguese Empire | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5 ships | 8 galleons several fustas |
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 3 fustas captured |
The naval Battle of Bantam took place on 27 December 1601 in Bantam Bay, Indonesia, when an exploration fleet of 5 Dutch vessels defeated a larger Portuguese fleet including galleons and fustas.