The Venezuelan naval force according to the Dutch newspaper De Curacaosche courant dated 17 October 1835

An item reported that the Venezuelan navy seemed to consist of 7 schooners and a number of flecheras (gunboats). Four schooners left La Guayra and 3 schooners with four flecheras left the island Margaritha to attack the flotilla which left on the 3rd Puerto Cabello.