 On 21 October, the combined Franco-Spanish fleet attempted to escape and Grindall lined up in Collingwood's division to attack them.Unfortunately for Grindall's hopes of action, the ship was so slow that she was passed by her whole division, and took over two hours to cover the two or three miles to reach the battle.By the time she arrived most of the enemy fleet was in British hands or had fled, leaving few targets for the "Prince"s massive broadsides.