text:  A battle gained over such a numerical superiority for it was much more than two to one when we take into our estimate the immense size of the enemy's ships and their weight of metal there being one four-decker of 130 guns and six three-deckers of 112 of which two were taken; and further the more interesting circumstance that this great victory was gained on our part with only the loss of 73 killed and 227 wounded the public feeling of exultation was unbounded; and when the minister on that very evening proposed that the vote of thanks should be taken on the following Monday the House would hear of no delay but insisted on recording its gratitude at the moment