Action of 8 April 1740
The Action of 8 April 1740 was a battle between the Spanish third rate Princesa (nominally rated at 70 guns, but carrying 64) under the command of Don Parlo Augustino de Gera, and a squadron consisting of three British 70-gun third rates; HMS Kent, HMS Lenox and HMS Orford, under the command of Captain Colvill Mayne of Lenox. The Spanish ship was chased down and captured by the three British ships, after which she was acquired for service by the Royal Navy.
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Action of 8 April 1740
The Action of 8 April 1740 was a battle between the Spanish third rate Princesa (nominally rated at 70 guns, but carrying 64) under the command of Don Parlo Augustino de Gera, and a squadron consisting of three British 70-gun third rates; HMS Kent, HMS Lenox and HMS Orford, under the command of Captain Colvill Mayne of Lenox. The Spanish ship was chased down and captured by the three British ships, after which she was acquired for service by the Royal Navy.
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Combat du 8 avril 1740Fichier: ...... , sous le nom de HMS Princess.
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La Acción del 8 de abril de 17 ...... Navy para el servicio activo.
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The Action of 8 April 1740 was ...... for service by the Royal Navy.
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17 killed, 40 wounded.
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1740-04-08
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British victory
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Combat du 8 avril 1740Fichier: ...... de Cuba (2e) (en) · La Havane
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La Acción del 8 de abril de 17 ...... Navy para el servicio activo.
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Combat du 8 avril 1740
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