An item reported the arrival at Willemstad, Curacao on Friday afternoon at Willemstad, Curacao of a part of the Spanish squadron commanded by Angel La Borde consisting of the 74-gun ship of the line Guerrero captain Manuel de Cañas showing the flag of a rear admiral, 44-gun frigate Yberia captain José Maria Cleason and the 22-gun brig Herkules captain lieutenant Antonio Valero. These ships were coming from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela where 3 prizes were taken. Another 84-gun ship of the line and a heavy 60-gun frigate were expected.
