La última carrera del Glorioso

The events of the final voyage of the ship of the same name, launched in 1740, are known as the "Last Race of the Glorious." It immediately crossed the Atlantic to participate in the War of Jenkins' Ear against the British in Cartagena de Indias. In 1747, it departed Havana for Spain with a significant cargo of gold and silver coins, as well as goods such as tobacco. In this "race," after being threatened by enemy ships, the Spanish fleet managed to reach Finisterre, where it unloaded its cargo and treasure, securing it for safekeeping. However, on its voyage from there to its naval base in Ferrol, which it was unable to reach, and then on to Cádiz, it was attacked five times by numerous English ships, some larger and armed with more cannons. These English vessels were successively defeated until the Spanish ship, severely damaged and exhausted of ammunition, surrendered to the flotilla formed by the 92-gun HMS Russell and two 40-gun frigates. This book recounts the four months of this feat, which became a highlight in the history of the Spanish Navy.