The Spanish navy in 1842 according to the Dutch newspaper Vlissingse Courant dated 29 May 1842

The Spanish navy consisted of 1 ship of the line, 4 frigates, 1 corvette, 9 brigs, 8 goelettes, 4 steam ships and 9 smaller vessels. The corps marines numbered 3.360 men and the corps navy artillerists 2.400 men.