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{{Infobox military conflict
| name =
| conflict = São José Incident of 1674
| part of = [[Piracy in the Atlantic]]
| date = 1674
| place = Near Lisbon
| result = Portuguese victory
| combatant1 = {{flagicon|Kingdom of Portugal|1707}} [[Kingdom of Portugal|Portugal]]
| combatant2 = {{flagicon|Regency of Algiers}} [[Regency of Algiers|Algiers]]
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Kingdom of Portugal|1707}} Unknown
| commander2 = {{flagicon|Regency of Algiers}} Unknown
| strength1 = 1 [[Nau]]
| strength2 = 3 [[Pirate ships]]
| casualties1 = Unknown
| casualties2 = Unknown
}}
The São José Incident of 1674 refers to a notable maritime encounter between the Portuguese ship São José and a group of pirates in the year 1674. This incident occurred during a period when piracy was rampant in the Atlantic Ocean, posing a significant threat to maritime trade routes and vessels.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Background ==
The São José was a merchant ship that had embarked on a voyage from Hamburg, Germany, bound for Lisbon, Portugal. Laden with goods and supplies, it was a valuable target for pirates seeking plunder along the busy trade routes of the Atlantic.<ref name=":03">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":04">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Encounter ==
In 1674, while en route to Lisbon, the São José encountered four pirate ships, crewed by marauders described as barbaric. These pirates, likely motivated by the prospect of seizing the valuable cargo aboard the São José, initiated an attack on the vessel.<ref name=":05">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":06">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Battle ==
A fierce battle ensued between the São José and the pirate ships. The crew of the São José, though outnumbered and facing significant odds, mounted a spirited defense, determined to protect their ship and its cargo. The engagement lasted for several hours, during which both sides sustained casualties and the São José suffered considerable damage.<ref name=":07">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":08">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Outcome ==
Despite their valiant efforts, the crew of the São José was ultimately unable to repel the pirate attackers entirely. After hours of intense fighting, the pirates managed to inflict significant damage on the São José and its crew, forcing them to retreat. The pirates, satisfied with their plunder and fearing retaliation, eventually withdrew from the scene, allowing the São José to continue its voyage, albeit battered and bruised.<ref name=":09">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":010">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Legacy ==
The São José Incident of 1674 serves as a testament to the dangers faced by merchant ships and sailors during the age of piracy. It highlights the bravery and resilience of those who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean, contending with the constant threat of pirate attacks. While the specific details of the São José Incident may have faded over time, its memory endures as a reminder of the perils of maritime travel in centuries past.<ref name=":011">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":012">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
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{{Infobox military conflict
| name =
| conflict = São José Incident of 1674
| part of = [[Piracy in the Atlantic]]
| date = 1674
| place = Near Lisbon
| result = Portuguese victory
| combatant1 = {{flagicon|Kingdom of Portugal|1707}} [[Kingdom of Portugal|Portugal]]
| combatant2 = {{flagicon|Regency of Algiers}} [[Regency of Algiers|Algiers]]
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Kingdom of Portugal|1707}} Unknown
| commander2 = {{flagicon|Regency of Algiers}} Unknown
| strength1 = 1 [[Nau]]
| strength2 = 3 [[Pirate ships]]
| casualties1 = Unknown
| casualties2 = Unknown
}}
The São José Incident of 1674 refers to a notable maritime encounter between the Portuguese ship São José and a group of pirates in the year 1674. This incident occurred during a period when piracy was rampant in the Atlantic Ocean, posing a significant threat to maritime trade routes and vessels.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Background ==
The São José was a merchant ship that had embarked on a voyage from Hamburg, Germany, bound for Lisbon, Portugal. Laden with goods and supplies, it was a valuable target for pirates seeking plunder along the busy trade routes of the Atlantic.<ref name=":03">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":04">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Encounter ==
In 1674, while en route to Lisbon, the São José encountered four pirate ships, crewed by marauders described as barbaric. These pirates, likely motivated by the prospect of seizing the valuable cargo aboard the São José, initiated an attack on the vessel.<ref name=":05">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":06">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Battle ==
A fierce battle ensued between the São José and the pirate ships. The crew of the São José, though outnumbered and facing significant odds, mounted a spirited defense, determined to protect their ship and its cargo. The engagement lasted for several hours, during which both sides sustained casualties and the São José suffered considerable damage.<ref name=":07">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":08">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Outcome ==
Despite their valiant efforts, the crew of the São José was ultimately unable to repel the pirate attackers entirely. After hours of intense fighting, the pirates managed to inflict significant damage on the São José and its crew, forcing them to retreat. The pirates, satisfied with their plunder and fearing retaliation, eventually withdrew from the scene, allowing the São José to continue its voyage, albeit battered and bruised.<ref name=":09">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":010">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
== Legacy ==
The São José Incident of 1674 serves as a testament to the dangers faced by merchant ships and sailors during the age of piracy. It highlights the bravery and resilience of those who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean, contending with the constant threat of pirate attacks. While the specific details of the São José Incident may have faded over time, its memory endures as a reminder of the perils of maritime travel in centuries past.<ref name=":011">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref><ref name=":012">{{Cite book |last=Salgado |first=Augusto Alves |url=https://academia.marinha.pt/pt/edic...IAGENS E OPERAÇÕES NAVAIS 1668-1823_NET.pdf |title=Viagens e Operações Navais (1668-1823) |date=2022 |publisher=[[Academia de Marinha]] |location=Lisbon |pages=162 |language=pt}}</ref>
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