This Day in History: 1702-10-23
The Indies Fleet that left Cadiz in 1699 for New Spain was sacked on its return in the Strait of Rande (Vigo) by Admiral Rooke’s fleet. In spite of the English publicity, most of the treasure managed to be unloaded.
The Indies Fleet that left Cadiz in 1699 for New Spain was sacked on its return in the Strait of Rande (Vigo) by Admiral Rooke’s fleet. In spite of the English publicity, most of the treasure managed to be unloaded.