Map 6: Engagement near the Isle of Wight
This map shows the continuation of the engagement off Portland Bill, with two English ships going to the aid of the ships led by the Triumph, battling the Spanish ships to the west of the main fleet.
A small group of vessels attack the Armada’s right flank, whilst the main battle rages. On 3 August 1588, the fleets were off the south coast of the Isle of Wight.
Depicted is the Lord High Admiral, Lord Howard of Effingham’s decision to divide the English fleet into four squadrons under the command of himself, Sir Francis Drake, Sir John Hawkins, and Sir Martin Frobisher, in order to make the fleet more manageable and quicker to react to enemy movements.