Raid on Santiago de Cuba (1603)
| Capture of Santiago de Cuba | |||||||
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| Part of the Anglo–Spanish War | |||||||
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 | ||||||
| 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.