"1779-08-17" . . . . . "Action of 17 August 1779" . "2 frigates" . "17 August 1779" . "Light" . . . "Franco-Spanish victory" . . . . "Spain" . . . "Action of 17 August 1779" . . "1 ship of the line" . . . . "action of 17 August 1779" . . . . "United Kingdom" . "4 frigates" .