The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Vigo

Galicia (Region), Spain


View Larger MapDescription of institution: The "Vigo Fleet" alludes to the Battle of Vigo Bay, also known as the Battle of Rande, a naval engagement between the Anglo-Dutch alliance and Spain, on 23 October 1702 in the opening years of the War of the Spanish Succession. URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo Other Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vigo_Bay - Wikipedia entry on the Battle of Vigo Bay