Action of 1 February 1625 explained

Conflict:Action of 1 February 1625
Partof:Dutch–Portuguese War
Date:1 to 24 February 1625
Place:Persian Gulf
Result:Strategic Portuguese victory, Portugal regains control of the Persian Gulf.
Combatant1:Kingdom of Portugal
Combatant2:English East India Company
Dutch East India Company
Commander1:Rui Freire de Andrade
Álvaro Botelho
Commander2:Unknown
Strength1:8 galleons
Strength2:8 ships
Casualties1:262 killed
Casualties2:29 killed

The action of 1 February 1625 was a naval engagement between a Portuguese fleet and an allied Anglo-Dutch fleet, that took place on 1 to 24 February 1625 in the Persian Gulf. Although an allied tactical victory, with the Anglo-Dutch force inflicting several times their losses on the Portuguese, it resulted in a strategic Portuguese victory as they were able to regain the control of the Persian gulf.

Ships involved

Allies

Portugal