The Battle of Buceo took place on 14–17 May 1814, during the Argentine War of Independence

Argentine War of Independence

The Argentine War of Independence was fought from 1810 to 1818 by Argentine patriotic forces under Manuel Belgrano, Juan José Castelli and José de San Martín against royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown...

 between an Argentine fleet under William Brown

William Brown (admiral)

Admiral William Brown was an Irish-born Argentine Admiral. Brown's victories in the Independence War, the Argentina-Brazil War, and the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata earned the respect and appreciation of the Argentine people, and today he is regarded as one of Argentina's national...

 and a Spanish fleet under Admiral Sienna off the coast of Montevideo

Montevideo

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, in today's Uruguay

Uruguay

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Outcome

Five Spanish ships were burned and two were captured on 17 May. The other surrendered later and 500 prisoners were taken. Argentine forces lost four men killed in action and one ship. William Brown was given the rank of Admiral because of this victory.

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