Raid on Brunswick Town
The Brunswick Town raid was an attack on Brunswick Town, North Carolina, conducted by Spanish privateers between September 3 and 6, 1748, during the War of Jenkins' Ear. The raiders were eventually driven off, which resulted in the destruction of one of their vessels. It was the final engagement of the war and resulted in a British victory.
| Brunswick Town raid | |||||||
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| Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear | |||||||
Mosaic depicting the Spanish attack | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Spain | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Capt. William Dry III | Vincent Lopez † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 67 militiamen | 2 ships | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1 killed 2 wounded |
140 killed, wounded, or missing 29 captured 1 ship destroyed | ||||||
Brunswick Town Location within North Carolina | |||||||
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