Battle of Santiago de Cuba (1748)

For Spanish-American War battle, see Battle of Santiago de Cuba.

Battle of Santiago de Cuba
Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear

View from Castillo del Morro to the Caribbean Sea.
Date9 April 1748
Location
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
 Great Britain Spain Spain
Commanders and leaders
Charles Knowles Spain Governor Arcos Moreno
Strength
8 ships of the line
2 frigates
2 sloops
1 tender[1]		 Spain 1 Fort
500 regulars[2]
Casualties and losses
~100 killed
~200 wounded
2 ships of line damaged[3][4]		 Spain Minor

The battle of Santiago de Cuba, which took place on 9 April 1748, was a failed attempt by elements of the British Royal Navy under Rear-Admiral Charles Knowles to force the entrance of the port of Santiago de Cuba with the aim of striking a blow to the Spanish trade and privateering, since Santiago was a major base of the Spanish privateers in the Caribbean.[5] Two British ships of line were put out of action by the batteries of Morro Castle and had to be towed to open sea. The remaining British warships retreated soon after.

  1. ^ Marley p. 271
  2. ^ De la Pezuela p. 416
  3. ^ Fernández Duro p. 342
  4. ^ De la Pezuela pp. 416-417
  5. ^ Richmond p. 120