George Rooke12 October 1702
Rooke commands the Anglo-Dutch attack that destroys or captures the anchored fleet.
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Rooke commands the Anglo-Dutch attack that destroys or captures the anchored fleet.
Serves in the naval victory at Vigo Bay.
Helps force the boom during the Allied attack at Vigo Bay.
Rooke commands Allied naval forces in the victory over the Franco-Spanish fleet at Vigo Bay.
Shovell serves in the Allied naval victory at Vigo Bay.
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