Puerto Cabello, cutting out the Hermione - Sails of Glory

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Admiral Sir Hyde Parker sent a squadron of four "5th" rates to retrieve his Majesties property from the Spanish in Puerto Cabello. Orders were to capture the Hermione if possible, or burn her to the waterline. Some dubious captaincies saw one British ships run aground (I dare say the Admiralty would be removing that captain from service!). Some dodgy table top weather also played its part with the British becoming becalmed as they sailed past the shore batteries.  Although the fort was silenced one Frigate was lost and the Hermione was slightly damaged by fire. The Spaniards won the day and a rear Admiral was assigned to a desk at the Admiralty.