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Destruction and capture near Carthagena by British forces
The British squadron under Vice Admiral Vernon and Brigadier Wentworth attacked the Forts and batteries guarding Carthagena. Landings secured batteries on the Barradera side. small detachments captured fortifications, destroyed cannon mounts, and took six prisoners with minimal losses. Subsequent bombardment and naval actions pressed the defense, with renewed fire on the besieged positions and orderly withdrawal by ships as battles continued.
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Esterday
Laws
Spence
Duke of Newcastle
Vernon
Wentworth
West Indies
Gastagena
Irish Bay
Hispaniola
Playa Grande
Cartha
Chaloner Ogle
Terya
Mr. Lestock
Jago
St. Philips
Harrison
A. Balcine
Barradera
Watson
Norsis
Colby
Boscawen
Laws and Cotes
Patcine
Boccachies
Baidne
Lestock
Boyne
Hampton-Court
Suffolk
Filbury
Leeward
Prince Frederick
Lord Aubery Beauclerk
Prince Fredericks
Aodbie
Abeys Dildos
Boemy
Hetgedler Wentworth
Aloe