First Punic War (264 - 241 BC)

On March 10, 241 BC (years (now) + 241), the Roman fleet defeated the Carthaginian fleet near the Egadi Islands, ending the First Punic War.

Battle of the Aegates Islands On March 10, 241 BC, during the First Punic War (264- 241 BC), a naval battle between the Carthage and Roman fleets in the waters of the Aegates Islands (a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily). The Roman fleet of 200 warships under the command of Luctius Catulus approached the coast of Sicily and blockaded the fortress of Drespanum and Lilibeo from the sea. Carthage sent a fleet carrying food to rescue the garrison garrison. The two fleets fought, and the Carthaginians were defeated. The Romans sank 50 Carthaginian warships and captured 70.

A group of small, mountainous islands in the Mediterranean Sea of the Egadi Islands. It belongs to Italy. It is located 12 kilometers off the west coast of Sicily. It is administratively subordinate to the autonomous village of Favignana in the province of Trapani.

It consists of Favignana (the largest island, covering an area of 18 square kilometers (7 square miles)), Levanzo and Maretimo, with a total area of 39 square kilometers (15 square miles). The population is approximately 4,500. It is mountainous, with the highest point 684 meters above sea level. Archaeological value, with many caves, the caves on Levanzo Island contain Paleolithic cultural relics, the most famous of which are cave paintings from the Grotta Genovese area. Tuna is produced near the islands. There is a fish processing factory on the island.

Comments: The victory of the Egadi Islands determined Rome's victory in the war, and Carthage was forced to cede its territory in Sicily.