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Victory at Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon and English Fleet
A gentleman aboard the Burford recounts the November assault on Porto Bello led by Admiral Vernon and Commodore Brown. English ships including the Hampton Court, Norwich, and Worcester breached the Iron Castle, captured forts Gloria and Hieronymo, and took prize ships laden with treasure. The town surrendered after a brief siege, with substantial Spanish stores and armaments seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Bella
Newcastle
Admiral Vernon
Port-Royal
Brown
Jamaica
Guarda Costas
Porto Rico
Hispaniola
la Vera Cruz
Havanna
Point Morant
Nowles
Porto Bello
Burford
Vermon
Hampton Court
Louisa
Waterhouse
Strafford
Trevor
Worcester
Main
Norwich
Herbert
Chace
Carthagena
Changre
Castle Gloria
Altho
Mr. Prederick
Spain
Gloria
Hieronymo
South-Sea Company
Iron Castle
Lima
Panama