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Article: The true story behind the War of Jenkins's Ear.(Cartoon)
- Article from:
- The PS Preventive Maintenance Monthly
- Article date:
- March 1, 2009
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WE ALL KNOW THE OFTEN-TOLD STORY ABOUT THE WAR OF JENKINS'S EAR
BUT IN CASE YOU'VE FORGOTTEN, ALLOW PS TO REFRESH YOUR MEMORY.
THE YEAR WAS 1731. THE PLACE WAS THE CARRIBEAN SEA.
ROBERT JENKINS WAS CAPTAIN OF THE ENGLISH BRIG, REBECCA.
JUAN FRANCISCO COMMANDED THE SPANISH COAST GUARD SLOOP, SAN ANTONIO.
THEY CLASHED IN THE WATERS NEAR HAVANA OVER ISSUES OF SMUGGLING.
TEMPERS FLARED.