Almeida Military Museum, Canary Islands, Spain
- by J.Baranano
- 2017-09-22
- 12 media
- 12 available
This museum had been a fort since 1854, defending the shoreline of Santa Cruz Island.
The exhibits are mainly about The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 1797.
British Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson led the British amphibious assault force.
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Antonio GutiƩrrez was the commander of the defending Spanish force.
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Spanish and British signing a truce, allowing the remaining British troop to return.
Captured British flag.
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