In the late 16th century, the English and the French were competing against the Portuguese over trade in the Gambia River and the Gold Coast, they had peaceful trade intentions, however, the Portuguese were determined to exclude any newcomers off the Gold Coast. Which eventually happened, after the first French trading vessel ventured in about 1570 into the Gambia River.[1]
Battle
The French arrived at the Gambia River, two Portuguese vessels swooped down upon it and drove the trading vessel away, the French lost 30 crew members in the engagement.[1]
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