1182 naval battle
Battle of Ceuta (1182) |
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Part of Reconquista |
Date | 17 September 1182 |
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Location | |
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Result |
Almohad victory |
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Belligerents |
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Kingdom of Portugal |
Almohad Caliphate |
Commanders and leaders |
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Fuas Roupinho † |
Unknown |
Strength |
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21 ships |
54 ships |
Casualties and losses |
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11 ships lost |
Unknown |
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.