He returned to South America with the ships Fuerte and Conquistador in 1737 as General Commander of the Spanish fleet stationed at Cartagena de Indias , in modern - day Colombia .
In 1734 the king promoted him to Lieutenant General of the Navy .
king returned to South America with the ships Fuerte and Conquistador in 1737 as General Commander of the Spanish fleet stationed at Cartagena de Indias , in modern - day Colombia .
In 1734 the king promoted him to Lieutenant General of the Navy .