This minor naval action took place in March 1665 near Goletta, Tunisia, and was a victory for a small French force of four ships and two fireships under the Duc de Beaufort over an Algerine force. Three Algerine ships were sunk, including one of 46 guns. References Naval battles involving France Naval battles involving Ottoman Algeria Conflicts in 1665 Military history of Tunisia 1660s in the Ottoman Empire 1665 in Africa