In 256 BC, during the First Punic War (264-241 ) one of the greatest naval battles in history took place off Cape Pelorus on the coast of Sicily, Italy when 330 ancient Roman ships confronted 350 Carthaginians ships. The struggle was long and many lives were lost. The fight between these two huge ancient powers is today known as the Battle Of Cape Ecnomus,was eventually won by the Romans.

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Location: Cape Pelorus, Sicily, Italy
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