The Battle of Porto Bello, or the Battle of Portobello, was a 1739 battle between a British naval force led by Vice Admiral Edward Vernon captured the settlement of Portobello in Panama, and its Spanish defenders. It took place during the War of the Austrian Succession, in the early stages of the war sometimes known as the War of Jenkins' Ear. It resulted in a popularly acclaimed British victory.

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Location: Portobelo, Colón Province, Panama
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