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28  of five or six to one, during the whole of the action; and the expenditure of ammunition was consequently beyond example. The Culloden expended 170 barrels of powder; the Captain, 146; and the Blenheim, 180. The Spaniards fought bravely, but with little skill; and it is but fair to remark, that their fleet was ill equipped and very indifferently manned, and in no respect fit for action; their flag-ship had not more than eighty seamen on board; the rest consisted of impressed landmen, or soldiers of their new levies.

The gloom which overspread the country was dispelled by the news of this victory, which was received with that grateful exultation that characterizes Englishmen. Admiral Jervis received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, and was honoured with the title of Earl of St. Vincent, the scene of his glory, and Baron Jervis of Meaford, the place of his birth; he also received the gold chain and medal, and a pension of three thousand pounds per annum.

Several ships from home having joined the squadron, and those that had suffered in the action having repaired their damages, the Admiral, whose flag had been transferred to the Ville de Paris, of 110 guns, sailed from Lisbon with 