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Naval Engagement at La Guaira
- When
- 2–5 March 1743
- Where
- Off the coast of La Guaira
- Part of
- Battle of La Guaira
British forces engaged Spanish defenses off La Guaira between 2 and 5 March 1743, resulting in a British defeat.
The battle occurred between 2 and 5 March 1743 in the Caribbean off the coast of La Guaira. On 5 March at 3:00 A.M., British boat parties attempted to board a French merchantman in the roadstead but were discovered and driven off.
Sources
- Battle of La Guaira Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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