Henry Morgan's raid on Puerto del Príncipe
| Raid on Puerto del Príncipe (1668) | |||||||
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| Part of the Anglo-Spanish War (1654–1671) | |||||||
Puerto del Príncipe being sacked in 1668 by Henry Morgan - illustration from 'The Buccaneers of America' by John Esquemeling | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Spain | England | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Unknown | Henry Morgan | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 800 soldiers and militia |
8 ships 650 men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 100 killed, 600 wounded or captured | Light | ||||||
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The Raid on Puerto del Príncipe was a military event which took place during the latter stage of the Anglo-Spanish War between March and April 1668 on the Spanish island of Cuba. Some 700 Buccaneers in twelve ships led by Captain Henry Morgan landed in the Gulf of Santa María and marched to capture the inland town of Puerto del Príncipe.
As they approached the town they defeated the Spanish militia gathered by the ctiy's Governor in the Battle of la Savana. They then captured the town before plundering and sacking the place, while also gathering a small ransom for the town's prisoners.
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