Drake's missing lantern and the Rosario prize

After collisions damaged Spanish ships, Rosario drifted toward the English. Drake was supposed to lead the fleet through the night with his lantern visible, but the light disappeared and he later emerged beside the valuable prize. He captured powder and 50,000 gold ducats. Claims that the powder was indispensable are doubtful given the English fleet's access to shore support. Effingham briefly considered forcing a closer battle while Drake was absent, then rejected it because doing so would surrender the English standoff advantage. His prior organization helped the rest of the fleet remain together despite this serious breach of command responsibility.