Afonso de Albuquerque
"Afonso de Albuquerque" engaged in the last conventional battle fought by the Portuguese Navy to the present day, when, at the 12h00 of 18 December, several Indian frigates entered Mormugao harbor and opened fire. In response, "Afonso de Albuquerque" lifted anchor, headed out towards the enemy and returned fire with its 120 mm guns. For about an hour, "Afonso de Albuquerque" was able to sustain a disadvantageous battle with the Indian ships, firing nearly 400 rounds and hitting two of the enemy vessels. Finally, after having suffered severe damage from the enemy fire, with five of the crew killed and 13 injured (including its captain), the ship was stranded and later evacuated by the crew under heavy bombardment.