What was Rodney's first major naval action?
Battle of Trafalgar
Battle of the Saintes
Second Battle of Cape Finisterre
Battle of Quiberon Bay
Answer
In the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre, Admiral Rodney, commanding HMS Namur, intercepted and defeated a large Spanish fleet carrying precious metals from South America to Spain. The battle, which took place on January 16, 1744 during the War of Jenkins' Ear, was a significant victory for the British, capturing valuable prizes and weakening Spanish naval power in the region.
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