Action of 31 May 1762
| Action of 31 May 1762 | |||||||
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| Part of the Anglo-Spanish War | |||||||
Favourite and Active taking Hermione Richard Wright, 1762 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Great Britain | Spain | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Herbert Sawyer Philemon Pownoll | Juan de Zabaleta | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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1 frigate 1 sloop | 1 frigate | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 1 frigate captured | ||||||
The action of 31 May 1762 was a minor naval engagement that took place off the Spanish coast off Cádiz, between the Royal Navy against a Spanish frigate during the recently declared war between Britain and Spain. When the Spanish ship surrendered, it was found that she carried a large cargo of gold and silver that would lead to the greatest amount of prize money awarded to British warships.