In addition to the capture of the second capital of the Spanish Empire, 10 ships of the line, 2 frigates, 2 sloops and 100 merchant ships were captured. The humiliating Spanish defeat helped end the war in the favour of the British.
Capturing the second capital of the Spanish Empire along with 10 warships, 2 frigates, 2 cutters, and 100 merchant vessels aided Britain in ending the war. This humiliating Spanish defeat was instrumental in securing victory for the British forces.