Bonaventura Moreno
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Bonaventura Moreno was a Rear Admiral of the Spanish Navy
. In 1781, he blockaded the British-held island of Minorca
and soon took part in the Great Siege of Gibraltar
as commander of the floating batteries. However, the Spanish forces were defeated and the siege was an epic disaster.
Spanish Navy
The Spanish Navy is the maritime branch of the Spanish Armed Forces, one of the oldest active naval forces in the world. The Armada is responsible for notable achievements in world history such as the discovery of Americas, the first world circumnavigation, and the discovery of a maritime path...
. In 1781, he blockaded the British-held island of Minorca
Minorca
Min Orca or Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain. It takes its name from being smaller than the nearby island of Majorca....
and soon took part in the Great Siege of Gibraltar
Great Siege of Gibraltar
The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American War of Independence. This was the largest action fought during the war in terms of numbers, particularly the Grand Assault of 18 September 1782...
as commander of the floating batteries. However, the Spanish forces were defeated and the siege was an epic disaster.