| Capture of Santiago de Cuba | |||||||
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| Part of the Anglo–Spanish War | |||||||
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Map_of_Santiago_Bay_WDL10079.png) Map of the Bay of Santiago de Cuba | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Spain |
 England | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Pedro de Valdés | Christopher Cleeve | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Militia & fortification |
2 ships 200[2] | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 4 vessels burned | Unknown | ||||||
The Capture of Santiago de Cuba was a minor military event that took place towards the end of the Anglo–Spanish War in May 1603. Santiago de Cuba was attacked and sacked by English privateers led by Christopher Cleeve.[3]