Portobelo Collection

Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho)
PNP268184 Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1665-88)

View of Portobelo, Colon Province, Panama. Date: 1843

Capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Edward Vernon on 22 November 1739. Artist: Scott, Samuel (1702-1772)
Capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Edward Vernon on 22 November 1739. Private Collection

Corbis Collection
Fine Art Storehouse Corbis Collection

Vernon at Portobello, c1740. Artist: Samuel Scott
Vernon at Portobello, c1740. The capture of Porto Bello, Panama, from the Spanish by British Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) on 21 August 1739 during the War of Jenkins Ear

A new and correct map of the trading part of the West Indies, 1741 (hand coloured print)
XOS1765715 A new and correct map of the trading part of the West Indies, 1741 (hand coloured print) by Overton, Henry (18th century); 54x68 cm; New York Public Library

Panama, Colon Province, Portobelo, girl walking on fortification ruins by cannons UNESCO World Heritage Site

Panama, Colon Province, Portobelo, fortification ruins at Caribbean coast UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Discover the rich history of Portobelo, Panama, a once-thriving colonial port city with intriguing connections to Sir Francis Drake's legendary burial at sea and the daring raid led by Admiral Edward Vernon in 1739. Wander through the ruins of its grand fortifications, where girls play amongst the cannons, and imagine the tales of pirates, treasure hunters, and colonial powers that unfolded here. From Drake's funeral at sea in 1596 to Morgan's capture in 1671, Portobelo's captivating past is brought to life through historic maps, lithographs, and paintings. Explore this Caribbean gem and uncover the stories of the past that continue to shape its present.