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Naval battle which took place on 14?17 May 1814, during the Argentine War of Independence
The
Battle of Buceo
was a decisive naval battle which took place on 14?17 May 1814, during the
Argentine War of Independence
between an Argentine fleet under
William Brown
and a Spanish fleet under Admiral Sierra off the coast of
Montevideo
, in today's
Uruguay
.
Outcome
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Five Spanish ships were burned and two were captured on 17 May. The other surrendered later and 500 prisoners were taken. Argentine forces lost four men killed in action and one ship. William Brown was given the rank of admiral because of this victory.
Ships involved
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Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (William Brown)
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Hercules
32 (flag)
Zephyr
18 (King)
Nancy
10 (Leech)
Julietta
7 (McDougald)
Belfast
18 (Oliver Russell)
Agreeable
16 (Lemare)
Trinidad
12 (Wack)
Spain (Sienna)
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Hyena
18 (flag)
Mercurio
32
Neptuno
28 ? Captured by
Belfast
16 May
Mercedes
20
Palomo
18 ? Captured 16 May
San Jose
16 ? Captured 16 May
Cisne
12
6 schooners
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