Juan García (privateer)

Both he and Pedro de la Plesa were caught by the Dutch Republic naval force as they attempted to break through a blockade of Dunkirk.

He and de la Plesa were accused of leaving Captain Jan Jacobsen to face nine pursuing Dutch warships alone.

In October 1622, he and Pedro de la Plesa left Dunkirk with Jan Jacobsen attempting to break through the blockade imposed on the city by the Dutch Republic.

Its commander, Admiral Harman Kleuter, set off after the blockade runners at once and was later joined by another squadron under Captain Lambert Hendrikszoon.

Garcia and Pedro de la Plesa fled instantly upon encountering the fleet, however Jacobsen stayed behind to fight the nine pursuing warships.