Battle of Cartagena (1741)
GPTKB entity
Properties (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened_Spanish_naval_presence_in_the_Caribbean
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| gptkbp:alliance |
Alliances_formed_during_the_War_of_Jenkins'_Ear
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| gptkbp:awards |
Set the stage for future conflicts in the region
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
Related_to_other_military_campaigns_in_the_Caribbean
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| gptkbp:casualties |
British_casualties_estimated_at_20,000
Spanish_casualties_estimated_at_3,000 |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
Memorials_in_Cartagena
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Blas_de_Lezo
gptkb:Edward_Vernon Examined_leadership_styles_of_Vernon_and_Lezo |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Debates_on_the_effectiveness_of_British_naval_power
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayed in literature and art
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Represented in films and documentaries
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| gptkbp:date |
March 13, 1741
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| gptkbp:diplomaticRelations |
Increased_tensions_between_Britain_and_Spain
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 months
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| gptkbp:electronic_warfare |
Advancements in shipbuilding techniques
Use of artillery in naval warfare |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
Influenced_future_British_naval_strategies
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military history studies
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Blas_de_Lezo
gptkb:Edward_Vernon |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Various interpretations by historians over time
Highlighted the importance of naval power in warfare. Considered a turning point in naval engagements |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Part_of_the_larger_conflict_between_Britain_and_Spain
|
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
Narratives of heroism and sacrifice
Records_kept_by_both_British_and_Spanish_forces |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Documented in various historical texts
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| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:Castillo_San_Felipe_de_Barajas
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Cartagena (1741)
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| gptkbp:impact |
Delayed_British_expansion_in_the_Caribbean
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| gptkbp:involved |
British_fleet_of_over_186_ships
Spanish_fleet_of_approximately_30_ships |
| gptkbp:keyEvent |
British_fleet's_attempt_to_capture_Cartagena
Spanish_defense_led_by_Blas_de_Lezo |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future naval warfare strategies
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cartagena,_Colombia
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| gptkbp:militaryRank |
gptkb:British_naval_blockade_of_Cartagena
Lessons on naval logistics and supply lines |
| gptkbp:navalFleet |
Use of ships of the line
Blockade and bombardment Part of the evolution of naval warfare tactics |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Spanish_victory
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| gptkbp:partOf |
War of Jenkins' Ear
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| gptkbp:result |
British_defeat
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| gptkbp:significance |
One of the largest naval battles of the 18th century
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| gptkbp:skills |
Failures_in_British_command_and_logistics
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| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
Control_of_Caribbean_trade_routes
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| gptkbp:supportRole |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Spanish_Empire |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Defensive_preparations_by_the_Spanish
Offensive_tactics_by_the_British Siege_of_Cartagena_by_British_forces Siege_tactics_used_by_the_Spanish Combined_land_and_naval_tactics_used_by_Spanish_forces |