Medal commemorating Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739 and proposed attack on Havana 1741
Medal commemorating Vernon's capture of Porto Bello, 1739, and proposed attack on Havana 1741. Obverse: Full-length figure of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), (three-quarter left), sword upright in right hand, left on hip. Small cannon pointing left, behind Vernon, his right foot standing on the long trail. Ship (right), sailing right. Inscription below a castle with three towers (left): 'HAVANAH'. Line enclosing legend. Legend: 'ED : VERNON ESQ : VICE ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE'. Reverse: View of the port. Six ships, placed one, two, three, all sailing to right. A boat is placed below the right-hand fort, with a man extending both arms. Line enclosing legend. One steeple pointing at letters W. I. Legend: ': HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY'. Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1082 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 |
| Date made: | After 1741 |
| People: | Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 37 mm |