Action of 1678

The Action of 1678 took place in 1678 in the Strait of Gibraltar and was a French victory over a Dutch force.

Ships involved

France

Courtesan 70 (flag)
Invincible 68 - Damaged
? 68
? 68
? 68
? 40

Netherlands (Evertsen)

11 ships of the line

Coordinates: 35°57′N 5°30′W / 35.950°N 5.500°W / 35.950; -5.500

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