David vs. Goliath at Sea: How the HMS Speedy Captured the El Gamo
February 11, 2026
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as posted by the channelLord Thomas Cochrane proves that size doesn't matter in naval warfare! ⚓ Command of the tiny HMS Speedy, Cochrane faced the massive Spanish frigate El Gamo. Using an American false flag to close the distance, he exploited the Gamo's height, making her cannons fire harmlessly over his deck. After blackening their faces with soot to terrify the Spanish crew, Cochrane’s 54 men boarded the ship and forced a surrender against 319 Spaniards. #ThomasCochrane #NavalHistory #HMSSpeedy #HistoryShorts #AgeOfSail #NavalTactics #SeaWolf #NapoleonicWars
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