On 18 May 1606, the Malay-Dutch force laid a siege on Melaka. A Portuguese fleet of 14 warships was sent by the Viceroy of Goa to relieve the Portuguese garrison. A naval battle was fought on 17 August 1606.
On May 18, 1606, a Malay-Dutch force laid siege to Melaka. To counter this, the Viceroy of Goa sent a fleet of 14 warships to relieve the Portuguese garrison. A naval battle ensued on August 17, 1606.