22 November 1739Battle of PortobelloEdward Vernon
Seizes the Spanish stronghold of Portobello, Panama
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Seizes the Spanish stronghold of Portobello, Panama
Captures Portobello from the Spanish with just 6 ships
British forces capture Portobelo during the War of Jenkins Ear
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