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Naval Action Off Cadiz Tells of Bravery and Loss
An account of a naval engagement near Cadiz describes M. de la Clue commanding seven ships against a larger English squadron. The French vessels were driven south by earlier orders and suffered heavy damage before nightfall. Key figures include Admiral Boscawen aboard the Namur and M. de Sabran Grammont aboard Centaur, both suffering, while la Clue and his men held the line with valor despite crippling wounds.
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Cape St Mary
Faro
M. de la Clue
de la Clue
M.de la Clue
Namur
M. de Sabran
Lagos
Portugal