 During the Anglo-Spanish War (1727) he had his revenge, when he sneaked a fleet with 31 million pesos worth on board through the British Blockade of Porto Bello, consisting of the fleets of Admirals Hosier and Wager.On his save arrival in Spain King Philip V of Spain awarded him with a great amount of money, but shortly after, Gaztañeta died suddenly on February 5, 1728, in Madrid.Gaztañeta married twice.