Capture of Portobello (1601)

The Capture of Portobello was a military event during the Anglo–Spanish War in which an English expedition under the command of William Parker assaulted and took Portobello from the Spanish, acquired some booty, and then sacked the place.

For other battles in the same place, see Battle of Porto Bello.
Capture of Portobello (1601)
Part of the Anglo–Spanish War

Present-day ruins of Santiago de la Gloria fort at Portobello
Date17 January 1601
Location
Portobelo, Colón, Spanish Main
Present-day Panama
Result English victory
Belligerents
 Spain England
Commanders and leaders
Gov Pedro Meléndez. Sir William Parker
Strength
100 soldiers,
3 ships		 5 ships
200 soldiers & sailors
Casualties and losses
50 casualties
3 ships captured		 Light
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