Battle of Ceuta (1182)
The Battle of Ceuta took place in 1182, pitting the Portuguese and Almohad fleets off the coast of Ceuta. The Portuguese suffered a bitter defeat, losing a significant portion of their fleet, including their renowned admiral Fuas Ropinho.
| Battle of Ceuta (1182) | |||||||
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| Part of Reconquista | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Portugal | Almohad Caliphate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Fuas Roupinho † | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 21 ships | 54 ships | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 11 ships lost | Unknown | ||||||
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