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Spanish Squadron Resists English Attack in Split Sea Battle
The Spanish fleet under Don Balthazar de Guevara battles a divided English force off Cape Paflaro. Despite heavy losses, the Royal St Philip and several ships of the line surrender after fierce exchanges. Marines aboard each ship display notable valor as Spanish frigates retreat to Malta and Sardinia for repair.
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Cape Paffaro
Airsiquis de Mars
Lund
Welles
Endeavour
Spaniga
Royal
St. Philip
Prince of Asturias
St. Charles
Prabcla
Sta. Rofz
Velaare
Ono
Royal St
Bing
Philip
Nizhe
Syracusa
Royal St. Philip
Antonio de Castagnetta
Pierc
Prince of
Atturias
Don Fernando Chacon
Don Anthony Gonzales
Volante
Don Antonio Escudero
Order of Malta
Juro
Don Gabriel Alderete
Don Balthazar de Guevara
Malta
Don Andrea Reggio
Abella
Marquis de Mari
Don Michael de Sada
Order of St. John
Retird
Sardinia
Bon Balthazar de Guevara
St. Lewis
St. Jom
Spain