Cadiz

What was the raid on Cadiz?

Sir Francis Drake and Robert Devereux raided Spanish Cadiz in 1587. They destroyed a total of 30 Spanish ships during this attack.

What was the raid of Cadiz known as?

The raid on Cadiz is known as Singeing the King of Spain's Beard.

What happened to the Armada following the Cadiz raid?

As a result of the raid, the ships being built for the Armada were of a poorer quality and Spain's planned attack on England was delayed by a year.