Medal commemorating Vernon's attack on Cartagena, 1741. Obverse: Full-length figure of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), (three-quarter left), wearing hat, standing on solid platform; right hand extended, baton in left, arm bent. In distance a fort to the right and left, in front of which is a ship on each side. Line enclosing legend. Legend: 'ADML . VERNON. VIEWING . THE . TOWN . OF . CARTHAGENA'. Reverse: A strait protected on each side by two forts; between the two nearest are five ships, placed two and three; the two forts in the middle are connected by a chain boom, behind which is a boat; above it is inscribed 'DON BLASS'. City shown in a straight line in the background. No line enclosing legend. Legend: ': HE DESTROY D THE FORTS OF CARTHAGENA'. Exergue: 'APRIL 1741'. Vernon bombarded Cartagena in 1740 and a disastrous attempt was made to capture the city in April 1741. On this occasion the Spanish commander Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta, successfully defended Cartagena against the British.