Action of 13 October 1796

[DeRuyter]

If she was acting as a troop ship, then the Mahonesa should be at a disadvantage - usually armed en-flute, with fewer stores for the ship's company and ordnance - as the bulk of the space and displacement was required for troops, their stores and supplies.

Wouldn't that depend on the context of the mission? In other words, she may not have been a dedicated en flute transport, rather just transporting a unit of infantry on a short voyage. For reference there is the Battle of Lissa where the French flagship Favorite was carrying troops to capture the port on the island. It was unclear if the entire 500 man battalion was on the flagship, but the Colonel and 200 men marched on the town after the Favorite ran aground.

[Bligh]

It was indeed quite a regular method of transporting troops as you say Eric, as it was quite a job to convert a vessel to a dedicated troop ship.

Rob.

[Bligh]

Incidentally you may find this interesting reading if you don't have any better detailed information or
resources.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_of_13_October_1796

https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_battle&id=540

Rob.