Battle of Cape Espichel (1180)

Battle of Cape Espichel
Part of the Reconquista
Date 29 July 1180 Location Off Cape Espichel, Atlantic Ocean Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal	Almohad Caliphate
Commanders and leaders
Fuas Roupinho	Gamin ben Mardanis †
Strength
20 galleys Other small transport ships[1]	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Many vessels captured Many dead

The Battle of Cape Espichel took place on 29 July 1180 between the fleets of the Kingdom of Portugal and the Almohad Caliphate, off Cape Espichel, Atlantic Ocean, on the coast of Setúbal. The Portuguese left the battle victorious and it marked their first naval battle in history.