Edward Vernon
Royal Navy admiral (1684-1757) · Died at 72
Admiral Edward Vernon was a Royal Navy officer and politician. He had a long and distinguished career, rising to the rank of admiral after 46 years service.
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The Battle of Malaga (1704) by Isaac Sailmaker
English map published in 1740 to build support for the ongoing war against Spain and to incite to the conquest of Havana. This city's plan and view are based in part on Vernon's sketches.
The Capture of Puerto Bello by Samuel Scott, 1740
The Ghost of Hosier appears to Vernon as he rests at anchor after his victory. Coloured etching by C. Mosley, July 1740. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (PW 3959)
Attack of the British army on Cartagena de Indias commanded by Vice Admiral Edward Vernon
British medal commemorating the expected victory of Cartagena de Indias, that actually ended in defeat. It shows Vernon looking down upon the Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo ("Don Blass"). The medal says "The pride of Spain humbled by ad. Vernon". Museo Naval de Madrid, Spain.About this person
As a vice admiral during the War of Jenkins' Ear, in 1739 he was responsible for the capture of Portobelo, Panama, 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.