Capture of Tortuga (1637 AD)

Capture of Tortuga took place in 1637 AD during Thirty Years' War.

Battle facts

Year: 1637 AD
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Thirty Years' War
Commanders (A): Francisco Turrillo de Yebra, Ruy Fernández de Fuenmayor, Gonçalo de Frías
Commanders (B): Christopher Wormeley
Casualties: approx. 2 killed 4 wounded196 killed 39 captured 2 ships destroyed 1 ship captured
Outcome: Spanish victory
Coordinates: 20.005°, -72.712°