[Solved] Which one of the following naval battles — a failed 249 BC surprise attack against the Carthaginian fleet — was a major defeat for the Romans during the First Punic War?

The Quiz: Which one of the following naval battles — a failed 249 BC surprise attack against the Carthaginian fleet — was a major defeat for the Romans during the First Punic War?

Battle of Actium
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Lade
Battle of Chibi
Battle of Drepana

The correct answer to this quiz is Battle of Drepana.

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