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Saumarez's First battle with the French Squadron, Algeziras Bay, 6th July 1801
An action with large numbers killed and wounded, during which Captain S. Ferris of the Hannibal ran aground and took a battering from enemy ships, gun boats, and batteries, forcing him to strike his colours -- 20in. (51cm.) col space; together with Saumarez's Second Battle against the combined French and Spanish Squadron ...SIR, It has pleased the Almighty to crown the Exertions of this Sqadron with the most decisive Success over the Enemies of thir Country... -- 26in. (62cm.) col space, each contained in complete issues of The London Gazette and The London Gazette Extraordinary for 1st and 3rd August 1801 (2)
An action with large numbers killed and wounded, during which Captain S. Ferris of the Hannibal ran aground and took a battering from enemy ships, gun boats, and batteries, forcing him to strike his colours -- 20in. (51cm.) col space; together with Saumarez's Second Battle against the combined French and Spanish Squadron ...SIR, It has pleased the Almighty to crown the Exertions of this Sqadron with the most decisive Success over the Enemies of thir Country... -- 26in. (62cm.) col space, each contained in complete issues of The London Gazette and The London Gazette Extraordinary for 1