The Armada is forced north around the east coast of Britain and the English turn back after food and ammunition supplies run low
The Armada leaves Lisbon
28 May 1588
Almost half of their fleet is lost

The surviving Spanish ships arrive back in Spain
Warning beacons are lit along the English coastline
Many Spanish ships are wrecked in storms and thousands of sailors drown
The Spanish ships panic and are scattered out of formation
The Armada is delayed by storms and repairs
The English attack again in the Battle of Gravelines
The Armada continues through the English Channel now chased by English ships, but suffers little damage
The Armada sets sail for England
21 July
The Armada sets sail for home but are forced around Scotland and Ireland
Casualities: Both sides suffered casualties as a result of the Armada but English losses were relatively minor compared to those of the Spanish. England lost just 100 men compared the 20,000 men and 51 ships lost by the Spanish.
