Portobello in Portobelo District, Colón, Panama — Central America
Batería Santiago (s. XVIII)
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Santiago Battery (18 Century)
Conjunto Monumental de Portobelo
Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2023
1. Batería Santiago (s. XVIII) / Santiago Battery (18 Century) Marker
El ataque de Edward Vernon en 1739 despertó la alarma que alertó al sistema de defensa del Caribe. Algunos años después, se encargó a los ingenieros Ignacio Sala y Manuel Hernández la adecuación del sistema defensivo.
En Portobelo, el fuerte San Fernando, el de San Jerónimo y este de Santiago. pertenecen a esta segunda época defensiva. Las construcciones pierden sus características medievales y adoptan un estilo neoclásico con un aspecto más estilizado.
La Batería Santiago fue proyectada en 1753.
A new defense system
Edward Vernon's attack in 1739 triggered the alarm that changed the Caribbean defense system. Several years later, engineers Ignacio Sala and Manuel Hernández were entrusted with upgrading the defense system.
In Portobelo, the fortresses of San Fernando and San Jerónimo and the Santiago battery are part of the second defense period. The structures lost their medieval-like features and adopted a more streamlined neoclassical style.
Santiago Battery was planned in 1753.
Erected by Gobierno Nacional República de Panamá.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 9° 33.207′ N, 79° 39.552′ W. Marker is in Portobello, Colón, in Portobelo District. It is on Via Portobelo 32 kilometers east of Via Principal de Pilón, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located at the entrance to the Fuerte Santiago historical site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portobello, Colón 0301, Panama. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Caribbean Sea, in North America, in Central America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically,
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Also see . . . Edward Vernon. Wikipedia
Admiral Edward Vernon (12 November 1684 – 30 October 1757) was a Royal Navy officer and politician. He had a long and distinguished career, rising to the rank of admiral after 46 years service. As a vice admiral during the War of Jenkins' Ear, in 1739 he was responsible for the capture of Porto Bello, seen as expunging the failure of Admiral Hosier there in a previous conflict. However, his amphibious operation against the Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias was a disastrous defeat. Vernon also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) on three occasions and was outspoken on naval matters in Parliament, making him a controversial figure.(Submitted on May 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2023
2. The view of the marker in the parking lot of the Santiago Battery historical park
Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2023
3. The view of the water from the top of the Santiago Battery
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
