Battle of San Fernando de Omoa (1779 AD)

Battle of San Fernando de Omoa (Side A vs Spain) took place in 1779 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

Year: 1779 AD
Date: 1779-11-29
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: American Revolutionary War
Side B: Spain
Commanders (A): William Dalrymple, John Luttrell
Commanders (B): Matías de Gálvez, Simón Desnaux, Juan Dastiex
Casualties: approx. 6 killed 14 wounded additional casualties to disease 1 frigate damaged2 wounded 360 captured 2 ships captured
Outcome: British victory Subsequent withdrawal on the 29 November. The fortress was later reoccupied by Spain.
Coordinates: 15.774°, -88.036°