Capture of Vigo and Pontevedra
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The capture of Vigo and Pontevedra (also known as the British expedition to Vigo and Pontevedra) occurred in October 1719 during the War of the Quadruple Alliance when a British expedition made a descent on the Spanish coast.[4] They then captured the settlements of Vigo, Redondela and Pontevedra after some resistance, which they occupied for ten days destroying or capturing a vast haul of military stores before withdrawing.[5][6]
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Capture of Vigo and Pontevedra | |||||||
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Part of War of the Quadruple Alliance | |||||||
Present day view of Fort Castro in Vigo which was captured by the British in 1719 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Lord Cobham James Mighels George Wade | Fadrique González de Soto | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 ship of the line 3 frigates 8 bomb vessels and fire-ships 4,000 soldiers[1] |
3 Forts ~1,000 soldiers & militia | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
300 casualties, sick or dead to disease[2] |
Vigo 300 killed or wounded, 468 captured 7 ships captured or burned Pontevedra 200 surrendered[3] |
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