Episode 2 of 4
Departure from Antigua
- When
- 22 February 1743
- Where
- Antigua
- Part of
- Battle of La Guaira
Sir Charles Knowles departed Antigua with 19 ships on 22 February 1743 to attack La Guaira.
Knowles sailed from the island of Antigua on 22 February 1743, commanding a fleet of 19 ships. He believed La Guaira was less well defended than Cartagena de Indias, leading to an underestimation of the Spanish fortifications.
Sources
- Battle of La Guaira Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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