Bonaventura Moreno

Bonaventura Moreno was a Spanish Navy officer. In 1781, he blockaded the British-held island of Menorca and soon took part in the Great Siege of Gibraltar as commander of the floating batteries.[1] However, the Spanish and French forces were repulsed and the siege was a costly defeat for the allies.

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References

  1. ^ Falkner, James (2009-05-21). Fire Over the Rock: The Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1779–1783. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-4738-1422-6.