Battle of St. Kitts (1629)

The Battle of St. Kitts or St. Cristopher was a successful Spanish expedition that seized the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis from the English and French during the Anglo-Spanish War (1625–30).

For the French capture of St.Kitts, see French capture of St.Kitts. For the Anglo-French battle, see Battle of Saint Kitts.

Battle of St. Kitts (1629)
Part of the Anglo-Spanish Wars

The Capture of Saint Cristopher (St. Kitts) by Félix Castello
Oil on canvas (1634) El Prado Museum
Date17 June – 7 September 1629
Location
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Result

Spanish victory

  • Spanish capture of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Belligerents
 Spain  England
 France
Commanders and leaders
Fadrique de Toledo
Antonio de Oquendo		 John Wilton
Strength
4,000 men
20 galleons		 3,000 settlers
Casualties and losses
Unknown Several ships destroyed
9 ships captured
171 artillery pieces taken
3,100 prisoners
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