Battle of Santiago de Cuba (1741 AD)

Battle of Santiago de Cuba (United States vs Spain) took place in 1741 AD during War of Jenkins' Ear.

Battle facts

Year: 1741 AD
Date: 1741-12-09
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of Jenkins' Ear
Side A: United States
Side B: Spain
Commanders (A): William T. Sampson, Winfield S. Schley
Commanders (B): Pascual Cervera, Fernando Villaamil
Casualties: approx. 1 killed 1 wounded343 killed 151 wounded 1,889 captured 4 armored cruisers sunk 2 destroyers sunk
Outcome: American victory
Coordinates: 19.966°, -75.139°