Battle of Cartagena (1741)
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
strengthened Spanish control in the Caribbean
|
| gptkbp:allies |
influenced future alliances in the region
|
| gptkbp:blas_de_lezo |
known for his leadership
|
| gptkbp:blas_de_lezo's_reputation |
enhanced after the battle
|
| gptkbp:british_naval_power |
challenged by Spanish defenses
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
high on both sides
estimated at 20,000 estimated at 1,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkb:Spain |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Blas_de_Lezo
gptkb:Edward_Vernon approximately 3,600 troops |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
remembered in Colombian history
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
|
| gptkbp:date |
1741
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 months
|
| gptkbp:edward_vernon |
known for his aggressive tactics
|
| gptkbp:edward_vernon's_reputation |
diminished after the battle
|
| gptkbp:fortifications |
gptkb:Castillo_San_Felipe_de_Barajas
|
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
after heavy losses
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military history courses
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
colonial conflicts in the Americas
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased British naval focus
|
| gptkbp:historical_records |
documented in various accounts
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated the effectiveness of fortifications
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Cartagena (1741)
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_colonial_policy |
affected British colonial strategy
|
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
Cartagena as a key port
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future naval warfare
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cartagena,_Colombia
|
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
importance of logistics
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
evolved after the battle
implemented by British forces |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
advanced during this period.
|
| gptkbp:military_unit |
over 186 ships
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
varied perspectives on the battle
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Spanish_fleet
British fleet cannon and ship design |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:War_of_Jenkins'_Ear
|
| gptkbp:result |
Spanish victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
one of the largest naval engagements of the 18th century
|
| gptkbp:spanish_defenses |
well-prepared and fortified
|
| gptkbp:spanish_morale |
boosted by victory
|
| gptkbp:spanish_objective |
defend the city
|
| gptkbp:spanish_reinforcements |
arrived late
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
blockade and bombardment
capture of Cartagena defensive tactics by Spanish |
| gptkbp:tactics |
siege warfare
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cartagena's_fortifications
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|