Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 7, 2016 14:11:38 GMT
The Royal Navy, commanded by the Marquis de Albuquerque: Stationed in Goa
7 Ships of the Line
7 Frigates
12 Transports
Yemeni Fleet
5 Ships of the Line
7 Frigates
Kilwa & Malindi
7 Frigates
Omani Fleet
6 War Galleons
10 Frigates
The Portuguese had been courteous enough to warn the Omanis of military action. The Sultan could not fault them for this, in fact he commended their honour. Unusual, for Europeans he had told his Admiral before watching him off to sea. The Omani fleet was sent south, where they moored off Zanzibar and awaited the advance of the Portuguese Fleet. They had almost decided to head off, expecting trickery when the enemy fleet finally appeared on the Eastern Horizon “Where have they come from? India?” Exclaimed one officer.
Albuquerque stood at the head of the deck, examining the Omani fleet through his viewing glass. “Poor chaps…” he muttered as his hilariously outnumbered opponents raised anchor and dropped sails. “Oh well, battle stations gentlemen!” There was a flourish of activity on deck, as guns were checked, ammunition was prepared, flintlocks and cutlasses were distributed.
The Omani fleet was quickly overwhelmed, the Portuguese and their allies advanced with the frigates, ensuring their heavier ships covered all flanks of the transport fleet. The frigates were able to do much damage to their Omani counterparts, though struggled when faced with their War Galleons. However, once Albuquerque recognised a victory was certain, his Ships of the Line advanced and tore apart the remaining ships.
Losses:
Kilwa
2 Frigates
Portugal:
3 Frigates
Yemen:
2 Frigates
Oman:
6 War Galleons
7 Frigates
3 Frigates (Captured)
The Portuguese win an easy victory, clearing the path to Mombasa.
7 Ships of the Line
7 Frigates
12 Transports
Yemeni Fleet
5 Ships of the Line
7 Frigates
Kilwa & Malindi
7 Frigates
Omani Fleet
6 War Galleons
10 Frigates
The Portuguese had been courteous enough to warn the Omanis of military action. The Sultan could not fault them for this, in fact he commended their honour. Unusual, for Europeans he had told his Admiral before watching him off to sea. The Omani fleet was sent south, where they moored off Zanzibar and awaited the advance of the Portuguese Fleet. They had almost decided to head off, expecting trickery when the enemy fleet finally appeared on the Eastern Horizon “Where have they come from? India?” Exclaimed one officer.
Albuquerque stood at the head of the deck, examining the Omani fleet through his viewing glass. “Poor chaps…” he muttered as his hilariously outnumbered opponents raised anchor and dropped sails. “Oh well, battle stations gentlemen!” There was a flourish of activity on deck, as guns were checked, ammunition was prepared, flintlocks and cutlasses were distributed.
The Omani fleet was quickly overwhelmed, the Portuguese and their allies advanced with the frigates, ensuring their heavier ships covered all flanks of the transport fleet. The frigates were able to do much damage to their Omani counterparts, though struggled when faced with their War Galleons. However, once Albuquerque recognised a victory was certain, his Ships of the Line advanced and tore apart the remaining ships.
Losses:
Kilwa
2 Frigates
Portugal:
3 Frigates
Yemen:
2 Frigates
Oman:
6 War Galleons
7 Frigates
3 Frigates (Captured)
The Portuguese win an easy victory, clearing the path to Mombasa.
