However, after failing to meet, the Somers Expedition went on their own venture along the coast of the Spanish Province of Venezuela and captured the fort at La Guaira before they headed South inland. After making an arduous trek through the mountains of pico Naiguata the English led by Preston and Somers were able to outmanoeuvre the waiting Spanish force and captured the colonial city of Santiago de Leon de Caracas.
The Somers Expedition continued their journey along Venezuela's coast after failing to meet up with other forces. They seized a fort at La Guaira before heading south inland. After a challenging hike through the mountains, the English led by Preston and Somers successfully outmaneuvered the Spanish force and captured Santiago de Leon de Caracas.