Background Action of 5 October 1804







under terms of secret convention spain had pay 72 million francs annually france, until declared war on britain. british had learned of treaty, , knew spain declare war after arrival of treasure ships. since british knew law fleet land @ cádiz, place , approximate time of departure south america, not difficult position squadron intercept it.


bustamante had set sail montevideo on 9 august 1804 4 frigates loaded gold , silver, other valuable cargo. on 22 september vice admiral lord collingwood ordered captain graham moore, commanding 44-gun frigate hms indefatigable, intercept , detain spanish ships, peacefully, if possible.


moore s ship arrived off cadiz on 29 september , joined on 2 october hms lively, , hms medusa , hms amphion day after. in line abreast patrolled approaches cádiz.







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