What Actually Defeated the Spanish Armada

What Actually Defeated the Spanish Armada

  • ALL AGES

In 1588, almost 200 ships and thousands of battle-tested sailors amassed to invade England and return the country to Catholicism.

By RENESAN Institute for Lifelong Learning

Date and time

Wednesday, May 14 · 10am - 12pm MDT.

Location

Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe

1050 Old Pecos Trail Santa Fe, NM 87505

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

In 1588 King Philip II of Spain assembled almost 200 ships and thousands of battle-tested sailors to invade England and return the country to Catholicism under his rule. He ordered Admiral Medina Sidonia to sail to Flanders and join up with a large Spanish army, but the English fleet cut them off, forcing them to sail into a major storm. Many ships sank or were captured, and thousands of Spaniards were killed or drowned. Contrary to popular belief, Queen Elizabeth had nothing to do with this ‘defeat.’

Erik Speyer is a retired naval aviator who designed an oceanographic museum in Miami and served for 10 years as executive director of the Miami Museum of Science. An award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books, Speyer lives in Santa Fe with his wife Jo Beth.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have to be a member of CCA or RENESAN to attend?

No! Anyone may purchase tickets to attend.

What's the course format?

This is a two-hour, presentation-style class with a midpoint break.

Is the venue ADA_accessible?

Yes! CCA is ADA-accessible.

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RENESAN Institute for Lifelong Learning

RENESAN provides courses, lectures, and trips in Santa Fe and throughout Northern New Mexico. Many of our participants and presenters are transplants from around the world who’ve led exciting personal and professional lives. RENESAN’s presentations are taught at a content-rich level by retired and active educators and professionals who are experts in their fields.