General Ballasteros lead his troops in a successful attack on the French base at Santander. Stores, ammunition and cash were captured. Five small French naval vessels tried to escape but were taken by the British frigates Amelia and Statira. Ballasteros made the mistake of trying to hold Santander instead of withdrawing back into the hills with his gains. Bonnet's division retook the town and captured most of the Spanish force. Ballasteros escaped by sea.

A port on the Spanish coast of the Bay of Biscay. (Spain)

French Garrison + Bonnet's Division

Number engaged :

6,500

Casualties :

400 (6.15%)

Spanish Forces

Number engaged :

5,000

Casualties :

3,000 (60.00%)