Battle of Rio Nuevo

Battle of Rio Nuevo
Part of the Anglo-Spanish wars
DateJune 25–27, 1658
Location18°24′37″N 77°00′51″W / 18.4102°N 77.0142°W / 18.4102; -77.0142
Result English victory
Belligerents
 Spain England
Commanders and leaders
Cristóbal Arnaldo Isasi Edward D'Oyley
Strength
560 soldiers,
50 Spanish guerrillas
4 transports
700 soldiers and militias
10 ships
Casualties and losses
300 killed or wounded
150 prisoners
4 ships captured
60 casualties

Approximate location of battle

The Battle of Rio Nuevo took place between 25 and 27 June 1658 on the island of Jamaica between Spanish forces under Cristóbal Arnaldo Isasi and English forces under governor Edward D'Oyley. In the battle lasting over two days the invading Spanish were routed. It is the largest battle to be fought in Jamaica.