The naval Battle of Swally took place on 29–30 November 1612 off the coast of Suvali (anglicised to Swally)Coordinates: 21°10′N 72°37′E / 21.167°N 72.617°E / 21.167; 72.617, a village near the city of Surat, Gujarat, India, and was a victory for four English East India Company galleons over four Portuguese naus and 26 barks (rowing vessels with no armament).
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