Battle of Porto Bello (1739)
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For other battles in the same place, see Battle of Porto Bello.
The Battle of Porto Bello, or the Battle of Portobello, was a 1739 battle between a British naval force aiming to capture the settlement of Portobelo in Panama, and its Spanish defenders. It took place during the War of the Austrian Succession, in the early stages of the war sometimes known as the War of Jenkins' Ear. It resulted in a popularly acclaimed British victory.
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Battle of Porto Bello | |||||||
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Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear | |||||||
The bombardment of Porto Bello, by Samuel Scott | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Edward Vernon | Francisco de la Vega | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
6 ships of the line 2 tenders[1] |
700 4 warships[2] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3 killed 7 wounded[3] |
260–300 captured 1 warship destroyed 3 warships captured[3] |
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