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Drakes fleet at Santo Domingo
Detailed map of the Spanish defences position of Santo Domingo, and the corresponding English naval positions. Date: 1586
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1586 Defence Defences Domingo Hispaniola Position Santo Fleet January
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1. Title: "The Spanish Defenses of Santo Domingo and the English Naval Positions during the Battle of Santo Domingo, January 1586" 2. Description: This detailed map from 1586 provides an intricate view of the Spanish defenses of Santo Domingo, located on the island of Hispaniola in the New World, and the corresponding English naval positions during the Battle of Santo Domingo. The Spanish defenses, depicted in great detail, include the city walls, fortifications, and bastions, all designed to protect the colonial capital from potential invasion. The English fleet, led by Sir Francis Drake, is shown anchored off the coast, with their boats and galleons arranged strategically to launch an assault on the Spanish defenses. 3. Background: The Battle of Santo Domingo was a significant engagement in the Anglo-Spanish War, which lasted from 1585 to 1604. The conflict arose due to Spanish claims of English piracy and English opposition to Spanish dominance in the New World. In January 1586, Sir Francis Drake led a fleet of English ships to the Caribbean, intending to raid Spanish settlements and disrupt their trade. The Spanish, under the command of Don Juan de Quintanilla, prepared to defend Santo Domingo and repel the English invasion. 4. Significance: The Battle of Santo Domingo marked a significant victory for the Spanish, as they successfully repelled the English attack and inflicted heavy losses on Drake's fleet. The battle demonstrated the strength of Spanish defenses and the determination of the Spanish to protect their colonial possessions. The map offers a valuable historical record of the military strategies employed during the conflict and the layout of the Spanish defenses in Santo Domingo during this period. 5. Copyright: This map is available as a Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. It is not to be used for commercial purposes without obtaining proper clearance from the copyright holder.
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