2-798-909 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Capture of the Argentine Squadron, off Monte Video - from a sketch by a correspondent, 1845. French and British ships attacking the Argentinian fleet off the coast of Montevideo: HMS Mclampus; Argentine Brig; HMS Satellite; Argentine Schooner; HMS Eagle; Argentine Schooner; HMS Comus; Argentine Admiral; Desaix, French Brig; Argentine Corvette. 'They got under way about 3 o'clock, P.M., and were immediately followed by the Desaix, French brig; and H.M.S. Comus and Satellite. The Comus fired a shot ahead of the Argentine Admiral's brig; and the Satellite fired several into the corvette. As soon as the Comus fired again, and the Satellite was fast coming, the Admiral struck his flag, and the corvette followed his example: several shots hit the two vessels, but no material damage was done. The two schooners and the other brig then struck their colours, which ended the affair'. From "Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII.