What the records say
- When
- 31 May 1762
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 36.53° N, 6.30° W
- Description
- 1762 naval battle
- Naval
- yes
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Action of 31 May 1762
1762 battle of the Anglo-Spanish War
The action of 31 May 1762 was a minor naval engagement that took place off the Spanish coast off Cádiz, between the Royal Navy against a Spanish frigate during the recently declared war between Britain and Spain. When the Spanish ship surrendered, it was found that she carried a large cargo of gold and silver that would lead to the greatest amount of prize money awarded to British warships.
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