Action of 14 May 1814

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This battle took place on 14, 16 and 17 May 1814, during the Argentine War of Independence between an Argentine fleet under William Brown and a Spanish fleet under Admiral Sienna off the coast of Montevideo, in today's Uruguay.

Outcome: 5 Spanish ships were burned and 2 were captured on May 17. The other surrendered later and 500 prisoners were taken. Argentine forces lost 4 men killed in action and 1 ship. William Brown was given the rank of Admiral because of this victory.

Ships involved:

[edit] Argentina (William Brown)

Hercules 32
Zephyr 18 (King)
Nancy 10 (Leech)
Julietta 7 (McDougald)
Belfast 18 (Oliver Russell)
Agreeable 16 (Lemare)
Trinidad 12 (Wack)

[edit] Spain (Sienna)

Hyena 18 (flag)
Mercurio 32
Neptuno 28 - Captured by Belfast 16 May
Mercedes 20
Palomo 18 - Captured 16 May
San Jose 16 - Captured 16 May
Cisne 12
6 schooners