Military operation
Open on the mapHenry Morgan's raid on Puerto del Príncipe
22 Mar 1668 – 1 Apr 1668 · 21.38° N, 77.91° W
What the records say
- When
- 22 Mar 1668 – 1 Apr 1668
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 21.38° N, 77.91° W
Henry Morgan's raid on Puerto del Príncipe
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.
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