El Centro in Cartagena de Indias in Municipio de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia — Northwestern South America
Admiral Jose Padilla
Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023
1. Admiral Jose Padilla Marker
Jose Padilla
Homenaje de
Colombia a su Maximo
Heroe Naval
Proclama del Almirante Padilla
"A todos los senores jefes, oficiales, tripulaciones de la escuadra de mi mando". "Compañerosi: La puerta del honor esta abierta: el enemigo nos atrae y nosotros le esperamos, ?que mayor Gloria Podriamos desear? superior es su fuerza, de nosotros el valor y la decision, ?le temeremos? No: ni el General Padilla, ni los bravos que tiene la honra de mandar vacilan jamas al ver al enemigo a su frente, sino por el contrario, ansian porque llegue ese momento". "Compañeros: Yo estoy seguro que la suerte nos lo proporciona para descansar, y os aseguro la Victoria Porque este es el ultimo esfuerzo de nuestro agonizante enemigo. Vuestro general os acompañara como siempre hasta perder la existencia, confiado en vuestro valor y en la justicia de nuestra causa."
Colombianos: morir o ser libre!!! "A bordo del bergantin de guerra "Independiente" al ancla en punta de palmas (Lago de Maracaibo)
julio 21 de, 1823"
Batallas de Padilla
Batalla De Trafalgar • 21 De Octubre De 1.805
Toma De Cispata • 26 De Noviembre De 1.812
Toma De Santa Marta • 6 De Enero De 1.813
Captura De La Fragata "Neptuno" • Junio De 1.815
Combate De Tierra Bomba • 11 De Noviembre De 1.815
Combate Isla Margarita • 31 De Marzo De 1.816
Combate Terrestre De Liberacion De La Guajira • 25 De Mayo De 1.820
Toma De Sabanilla • 11 De Junio De 1.820
Toma De Sitio Nuevo • 27 De Junio De 1.820
Combate De San Juan De La Cienaga • 10 De Noviembre De 1.820
Retoma De Santa Marta • 11 De Noviembre De 1.820
Noche De San Juan • 24. De Junio De 1.821
Rendicion Castillos De Bocachica • 5 De Julio De 1.821
Captura Del Bergantin "Strugles" • 29 De Julio De 1.821
Capitulacion De Cartagena • 21 De Septiembre De 1.821
Batalla Del Lago De Maracaieo • 24 De Julio De 1.824
English translation:
Jose Padilla
Tribute from
Colombia to its Maximum
Naval Hero
Proclamation of Admiral Padilla
"To all the chiefs, officers, crews of the squadron under my command" "Comrades:
The door of honor is open: the enemy attracts us and we wait for him, what greater Glory could we wish for? Superior is his strength, of us the courage and the decision, will we fear him? No: neither General Padilla, nor the brave men he has the honor to command, never waver when they see the enemy in front of them, but on the contrary, they look forward to that moment, "Comrades: I am sure that luck provides it for us to rest, and I assure you of Victory because this is the last effort of our dying enemy. Your general will accompany you as always until you lose existence, confident in your courage and in the justice of our cause."
Colombians: die or be free!!!
"On board the war brig "Independiente" at anchor in Punta de Palmas (Lake Maracaibo)
July 21, 1823"
Padilla's Battles
Battle of Trafalgar • October 21, 1805
Capture of Cispata • November 26, 1812
Capture of Santa Marta • January 6, 1813
Capture of the frigate "Neptune" • June 1815
Earth Bomb Combat • November 11, 1815
Margarita Island Combat • March 31, 1816
Land Combat for the Liberation of La Guajira • May 25, 1820
Capture of Sabanilla • June 11, 1820
New Site Taken • June 27, 1820
Combat of San Juan de la Cienaga • November 10, 1820
Retaking of Santa Marta • November 11, 1820
Night of San Juan • June 24, 1821
Bocachica Castles Surrender • July 5, 1821
Capture of the brig "Strugles" • July 29, 1821
Capitulation of Cartagena • September 21, 1821
Battle of Lake Maracaieo • July 24, 1824
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Location. 10° 25.283′ N, 75° 33.117′ W. Marker is in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, in Municipio de Cartagena. It is in El Centro. It is on Carrera 4 0.1 kilometers east of Calle 11, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the center of the plaza of Naval Heroes. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cl de San Juan de Dios 31, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 130001, Colombia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Caribbean Sea, in South America, in a Andean South America country, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Admiral Lino de Clemente y Palacios (a few steps from this marker); Juan Pablo Duarte y Diez (a few steps from this marker); Colombia a Sus Valiosos Hombres de Mar (Colombia to Her Brave Seamen) (within shouting distance of this marker); Monumento a la Guerra de Corea de Colombia (about 90 meters
Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023
2. Admiral Jose Padilla Marker
Also see . . . José Prudencio Padilla. Wikipedia
Admiral José Prudencio Padilla López (19 March 1784, in Riohacha, – 2 October 1828[1]) was a Neogranadine military leader who fought in the Spanish American wars of independence. He is best known for his victory in the Battle of Lake Maracaibo on 24 July 1823, in which a royalist Spanish fleet was defeated.(Submitted on February 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023
3. Admiral Jose Padilla Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023
4. The Admiral Jose Padilla Statue and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023
5. The view of the Admiral Jose Padilla Statue from the plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
