Battle of the Bay of Matanzas
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
British_naval_operations_diminished_in_the_Caribbean
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Spanish_casualties_estimated_at_200
British_casualties_estimated_at_1,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkb:Spain |
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
featured in documentaries
subject of academic papers inspired maritime art discussed in podcasts analyzed in military history studies depicted in historical novels examined in military strategy courses analyzed in strategy games featured in naval warfare exhibitions included in naval history curricula referenced in military simulations |
| gptkbp:date |
June 24, 1741
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
part_of_colonial_conflicts_in_the_Americas
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Bay of Matanzas
|
| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future naval engagements
increased_Spanish_naval_prestige |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:HMS_Sutherland
gptkb:San_Juan_Nepomuceno gptkb:San_Felipe gptkb:HMS_Wager led to improvements in ship design highlighted importance of naval intelligence inspired future naval blockades |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
accounts from surviving sailors
British_naval_records Spanish_naval_records |
| gptkbp:legacy |
commemorated in naval history
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bay_of_Matanzas
|
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Admiral_Don_Blas_de_Lezo
gptkb:Admiral_Edward_Vernon |
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Spanish_Main
gptkb:Siege_of_Cartagena Battle of Cape Passaro Battle of Portobelo |
| gptkbp:result |
Spanish_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part_of_the_War_of_Jenkins'_Ear
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
control of trade routes
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
blockade
cannon fire |