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Prizes led safely to Cádiz
- When
- August 1780
- Where
- Cádiz
Córdova brought the captured ships to Cádiz despite British attacks, winning public acclaim in Spain.
Despite attacks from British naval forces, which constituted the convoy's most distant protection, Córdova managed to lead his captured ships safely to Cádiz. The Spanish press lauded the achievement, and it made him a hero in the eyes of the Spanish public.
Sources
- Luis de Córdova y Córdova Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-30
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