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Whilst the 46th Regiment was taking part in the Capture of Martinique (q.v.), war had
been declared against Spain, and the 46th joined the armament under General the Earl of
Albermarle, destined to proceed against the wealthy Spanish settlement
of the Havannah, in the Island of Cuba. On the 7th of June a landing was effected,
and on the 9th the troops took up a position between Coximar and the Moro Fort.
Extraordinary difficulties were encountered in making the approaches, and carrying on
the siege, while a severe sickness prevailed amongst the seamen and soldiers. Every
obstacle was, however, overcome by the unanimity which existed between the land and sea forces.
The Moro Fort, which protected the harbour, and was regarded as almost impregnable,
was captured by storm on the 30th July; on the 11th of August a series of batteries opened
so well-directed a fire on the defences of the town, that the guns of the garrison
were soon silenced, and flags of truce were hung out. On the 13th of August the town of
the Havannah, with all its dependencies, and the ships of war in the harbour, surrendered,
and the British troops took possession of this valuable settlement. Negotiations for
peace were shortly afterwards commenced, and the preliminary articles were signed at Fontainebleau
by the Duke of Bedford on the 3rd of November, 1762.
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