With a fleet to ninety-six ships and 9,500 men (as well as a garrison of 2,000 on Sao Miguel) the Marquis was able to defeat the forces of D. António after one day's fighting.
Cunha frota de noventa e seis barcos e 9.500 homes (así como unha guarnición de 2.000 en Sao Miguel), o marqués puido derrotar ás forzas de D. António logo dun día de loita.