Battle of Porto Bello (1739)

Battle of Porto Bello
Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear
The bombardment of Porto Bello, by Samuel Scott
Date 20 November 1739 Location Portobelo, Panama Result British victory
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]

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.