Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1706)
The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was a minor military action of the War of the Spanish Succession during which an English fleet of 13 ships under the command of Admiral John Jennings attempted unsuccessfully to seize the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Jennings previously relied on the English triumphs in the Iberian Peninsula demanding recognition for the sovereignty of Charles II of England over the Canary Islands, but their offers were rejected.
| Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Spanish Succession | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Bourbon Spain | Kingdom of England | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| José de Ayala y Rojas | John Jennings | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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4,000 soldiers 70 guns |
13 ships 800 guns | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Light | Heavy | ||||||
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