Action of 30 May 1781
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The action of 30 May 1781, also known as the Battle of Cape St Mary was a naval battle fought between two Royal Navy frigates and two Dutch States Navy frigates off the Cabo de Santa Maria. In a battle lasting more than two hours, Captain William Peere Williams-Freeman of the 36-gun Flora, compelled Captain Pieter Melvill van Carnbee's 36-gun Castor to strike his colours. Shortly after, Captain Gerardus Oorthuys of the 36-gun Den Briel compelled Thomas Pakenham to strike the 28-gun Crescent. However, Flora came to Crescent's rescue before Oorthuys could board her, and forced him to retreat.
Zeeslag bij Cadiz, 1781, RP-T-00-3721
Engel Hoogerheyden - Het zeegevecht bij Cadiz tussen de Nederlandse fregatten Castor en Briel en de Engelse fregatten Crescent en Flora - A.0477(01)c - Het Scheepvaartmuseum| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
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| commons | image | Zeeslag bij Cadiz, 1781, RP-T-00-3721 | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Engel Hoogerheyden - Het zeegevecht bij Cadiz tussen de Nederlandse fregatten Castor en Briel en de Engelse fregatten Crescent en Flora - A.0477(01)c - Het Scheepvaartmuseum | Commons | ||
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