Aftermath and Rewards
- When
- 1797–1798
- Where
- Britain and Cadiz
- Part of
- Battle of Cape St Vincent
Jervis and his officers were rewarded; Córdoba was dismissed and barred from court. Jervis resumed the blockade of Cadiz, and £140,000 in prize money was advertised in 1798.
Jervis and his officers were rewarded for the victory, which allowed British forces to return to the Mediterranean after evacuating the region in 1796. Córdoba was dismissed from the Spanish Navy and forbidden from appearing at court. Jervis resumed his blockade of the Spanish fleet in Cadiz. In 1798, the London Gazette published an advertisement regarding prize money of £140,000 due to the commander, officers, and men who fought in the battle.
Sources
- Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1797) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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