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Description: | Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), the capture of Porto Bello, 1739 and the attack on Cartagena. Obverse: Admiral Vernon, on a platform, in a cocked hat facing left (left) receiving a sword from Admiral 'DON BLASS'; small ship, broadside on (right). Exergue: Lion's head and feathered scroll. Legend: 'THE PRIDE OF SPAIN HUMBLED BY AD : VERNON'. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, spire pointing to letters W. I. Legend: 'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY.' Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739.' Vernon bombarded Cartagena in 1740 and a disastrous attempt was made to capture the city in April 1741. On this occasion the Spanish commander Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta, successfully defended Cartagena against the British.
caption: Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739
caption: Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739; obverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Vernon Blas de Lezo y medals Olavarrieta Edward | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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