Battle of Cabañas 1638
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 31 August 1638 – 3 September 1638 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1638 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Cuba | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Eighty Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dutch Republic, Hispanic Monarchy | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 23.0092, -82.9752 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cabañas was an attempt in 1638 by Dutch privateer Cornelis Jol to capture the Spanish treasure fleet captained by Carlos de Ibarra. The naval battle, framed in the Eighty Years' War, ended with the Dutch fleet retreating after suffering heavy damage.
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