Attack on Porto Cabello, 15th April 1743 - 24th April 1743

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Attack on Porto Cabello

15^th April 1743 (1743/04/26 NS) - 24^th April 1743 (1743/05/05 NS)
Part of : War of Jenkins' Ear (1739/10/22 - 1748/10/18)
Previous action : Sinking of the San Isidoro 2.3.1742/43
Next action : Cleaning operation 1746 22.4.1746


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British Squadron, Charles KnowlesBritish Naval Sailor Service 1718-1770
Ship Name	Commander	Notes
Name : Suffolk (70) 1739-1765 British 70 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line	Charles KnowlesBritish Naval Sailor Service 1718-1770

Ship Name	Commander	Notes
Name : Norwich (50) 1718-1771 British 50 Gun 4th Rate Ship of the Line 1744 Renamed "Enterprise"	Thomas GregoryBritish Naval Sailor Service 1714-1740
Name : Eltham (40) 1736-1763 British 40 Gun 5th Rate Ship	Richard WatkinsBritish Naval Sailor Service 1735-1770
Name : Lively (20) 1740-1750 British 20 Gun 6th Rate Ship	John GageBritish Naval Sailor Service 1726-1736

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