Sack of Campeche
- When
- 1663
- Where
- Campeche, Mexico
- Episodes
- 1
In 1663, buccaneers led by Christopher Myngs and Edward Mansvelt raided the fortified Mexican coastal town of Campeche. Following a successful 1662 attack on Santiago de Cuba, Myngs targeted this heavily defended location, landing approximately 1,000 men at night on 8 February to initiate the assault.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The raid was part of the buccaneering era, serving as a model for later coastal attacks. It followed Myngs's successful 1662 raid on Santiago de Cuba, after which he announced his intention to target the heavily fortified coastal town of Campeche in southern Mexico.
The Assault. On 8 February 1663, Myngs executed a nighttime landing of approximately 1,000 men a short distance from the city. This operation, known to later Spanish historians as Mansfield's Assault, targeted the heavily fortified coastal town of Campeche.
People involved
- Christopher Myngs · Buccaneer leader
- Edward Mansvelt · Buccaneer leader
Sources
- Sack of Campeche (1663) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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