Battle of Rio Nuevo

Battle of Rio Nuevo
Part of the Anglo-Spanish wars
DateJune 25–27, 1658
Location18°24′37″N 77°00′51″W / 18.4102°N 77.0142°W / 18.4102; -77.0142
Result English victory
Belligerents
 Spain Commonwealth of England England
Commanders and leaders
Spanish Empire Cristóbal Arnaldo Isasi Commonwealth of England Edward D'Oyley
Strength
560 soldiers,
50 Spanish guerrillas
4 transports[1]
700 soldiers and militias
10 ships
Casualties and losses
300 killed or wounded
150 prisoners
4 ships captured
60 casualties[1]
Battle of Rio Nuevo is located in Jamaica
Battle of Rio Nuevo
Approximate location of battle

The Battle of Rio Nuevo took place between 25 and 27 June 1658[a] on the island of Jamaica between Spanish forces under Cristóbal Arnaldo Isasi and English forces under governor Edward D'Oyley. In the battle lasting over two days the invading Spanish were routed. It is the largest battle to be fought in Jamaica.[3]

  1. ^ a b Marley p. 151
  2. ^ "Rio Nuevo Battle Site". Jamaica National Heritage Trust. 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. ^ Black pp. 48–49


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