Speedy vs Gamo, 6th May 1801

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Speedy vs Gamo

6th May 1801
Part of : The French Revolutionary Wars (1793 - 1802)
Previous action : Capture of the "Poisson Volant" 9.4.1801
Next action : Battle of Algeciras Bay 6.7.1801
 

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Speedy (14) 1795-1801
British 14 Gun
Unrated Sloop
Thomas CochraneBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1795-1857
,
Thomas CochraneBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1795-1857
 3 killed, 8 wounded
 

République Française

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Gamo (32) 1770-1801
Spanish 32 Gun
5th Rate Xebec
  Captured 15 killed, 41 wounded
 

Notes on Action


DescriptionTRN4
On May 6th, the Speedy met a large Spanish frigate, the Gamo. Sailing under American colours till he was close to his enemy, Cochrane, in spite of two broadsides from the Spaniard, which did him no damage, ran alongside, and fired his guns treble-shotted into the foe. The Spaniards attempted to board, but, as soon as Cochrane heard the order given, he sheered off, continuing his fire. A second and a third attempt on the part of the Spaniards were repulsed. Then, running under her big adversary once more, the Speedy emptied her whole crew upon the Spaniard's deck, and the Gamo was carried, though not without a struggle.
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