A quoted account from a Spanish ship describes its commander, named as Don Cosme, suffering a devastating wound to his leg. He fell and then supported himself on one arm, urging the crew to continue firing. The account portrays him concealing his pain and refusing to leave the quarterdeck. It offers a personal example of the determination of Spanish officers under fire.
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A wounded Spanish commander stays on the quarterdeck
A quoted account describes Don Cosme continuing to direct fire after a mortal wound.