Action of 11 November 1779

Action of 11 November 1779
Part of the Anglo-Spanish War
Date11 November 1779
Location
off Lisbon, Portugal
Result British victory
Belligerents
Spain Spain  Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Spain Andres de Viana Kingdom of Great Britain Alexander Graeme
Strength
1 frigate
Santa Margarita		 1 frigate
HMS Tartar
Casualties and losses
1 frigate captured
1 man killed
3 men wounded		 None

The action of 11 November 1779 was a minor naval engagement between the British Royal Naval frigate HMS Tartar and the Spanish frigate Santa Margarita off Lisbon during the Anglo-Spanish War.[1][2]

On 11 November, Captain Alexander Graeme in Tartar, belonging to the squadron under Commodore George Johnstone, was off Lisbon when he sighted the Spanish 38-gun frigate Santa Margarita. Tartar, with the wind behind her, caught up and engaged the Spanish vessel. After around two hours of fighting Santa Marguerita was almost dismasted when her captain decided to strike her colours.[3]

Santa Margarita was added to the Royal Navy under her existing name as a 12-pounder 36-gun frigate. She had a very long career, serving until 1836.[1]

  1. ^ a b Winfield. British Warships. p. 213.
  2. ^ Colledge. Ships of the Royal Navy. p. 306.
  3. ^ Allen 255