San Marcos

Man O' War in Ireland, dating from 1588

790-ton Spanish Armada ship commanded by Bobadilla until Corunna, then by the Marquis of Peñafiel. En route from Lisbon with the Armada invasion fleet, carrying 409 men (117 crew and 292 soldiers) and 33 guns. Heavily involved in naval engagements with the English in the Channel and suffered significant damage to the vessel and loss of life. Went ashore around the 22nd September 1588 while attempting to return to Spain after the aborted invasion attempt. Some of those lost were buried at Kilfarb

Type:
Man O' War

Period:
1588

Coordinates:
52.81°N, 9.50°W

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