Action of 30 May 1781

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.

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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
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