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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Admiral Villeneuve reports from Vigo on July 29 the loss of two Spanish ships in fog after battle, failed attempts to re-engage British, and plans to pursue after repairs. French losses: 44 killed, 95 wounded; Spanish: 11 killed, 21 wounded. Rear Admiral Goudon notes on August 2 combined fleet's safe anchorage at Corunna, British squadron withdrawing.
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A letter from Admiral Villeneuve, dated at Vigo, 10th Thermidor (July 29) acknowledges the loss of the two Spanish ships, which he supposes might have drifted, in their disabled state, into the enemy's line, in the midst of a fog, which was so thick as to prevent his perceiving it, and affording them succour. The two days following the battle, he professes to have endeavoured in vain to renew it with the English, who as assiduously avoided it. On the 7th Thermidor, perceiving his enemy no longer, he directed his course for Ferrol; but contrary winds determined him to anchor at Vigo, from whence, after landing his wounded, &c. and getting water, he should sail again in quest of the English squadron. The loss on board the French ships he states at 44 killed, 95 wounded. On board the Spanish (exclusive of the two taken) 11 killed, 21 wounded.
A letter from Rear Admiral Goudon, to the minister of war, dated at Ferrol, 14 Thermidor (August 2,) announces, that the combined fleet had just anchored at Corunna; that the English squadron of 13 sail of the line had re-appeared off Ferrol for three days before, but on the appearance of Admiral Villeneuve had drawn off again.
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Vigo, Spain
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10th Thermidor (July 29) To 14 Thermidor (August 2)
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french: 44 killed, 95 wounded; spanish (exclusive of two ships taken): 11 killed, 21 wounded. combined fleet anchored safely at corunna; english squadron of 13 sail withdrew.
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Villeneuve's letter from Vigo explains loss of two Spanish ships in fog, unsuccessful renewal of battle with English, anchoring at Vigo due to winds, and intent to pursue after landing wounded. Goudon's letter from Ferrol reports combined fleet's arrival at Corunna and British withdrawal upon Villeneuve's appearance.