How many Spanish ships made-up the Spanish Armada during the 1588 campaign?
From an online source: The Armada sets sail. By May of 1588, however, the Armada was finally ready to sail. The fleet numbered over 130 ships, making it by far the greatest naval fleet of its age. According to Spanish records, 30,493 men sailed with the Armada, the vast majority of them soldiers. A closer look, however, reveals that this “Invincible Armada” was not quite so well armed as it might seem. [ http://www.britainexpress.com/History/tudor/armada.htm ] Or if you trust the BBC more: …the Armada was further delayed in 1588 and its 122 ships did not arrive off Land’s End until late July. [ http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/…s_armada_05.
