This battle took place on 14, 16 and 17 May 1823, during the Argentinian War of Independence between an Argentine fleet under William Brown and a Spanish fleet under Admiral Sienna. (Redirected from 14 May) May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... (Redirected from 16 May) May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ... May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (138th in leap years). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Ships involved:

Argentina (William Brown)

Hercules 32
Zephyr 18 (King)
Nancy 10 (Leech)
Julietta 7 (McDougald)
Belfast 18 (Oliver Russell)
Agreeable 16 (Lemare)
Trinidad 12 (Wack)

Spain (Sienna)

Hyena 18 (flag)
Mercurio 32
Neptuno 28 - Captured by Belfast 16 May
Mercedes 20
Palomo 18 - Captured 16 May
San Jose 16 - Captured 16 May
Cisne 12
6 schooners

3 of the last 7 vessels were burnt on 17 May.