Intelligence ?
Espionage, misinformation, fake news, tragedy, bungling by the British government, are all part of the story behind this little know dramatic frigates sea fight.
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As if that is not enough, this action this dramatic frigate action also caused Spain to enter the Napoleonic Wars as allied to France.
These frigates are faithfully researched and recorded here as described by W. M. James in “The Naval History of Great Britain” volume III, Conway Books, pages 280 to 282, (ISBN 9 780851 779072).
During this action the treasure frigate Las Mercedes blew up causing considerable and particularly tragic loss of life.
This action in turn leads today to a dispute over sunken treasure.
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