 On November 17 an armed launch of the frigate "Resolution" was captured by the Allied steamer "Independencia" near the port of Talcahuano.He could make no positive advances in his war with Chile, his blockade deteriorated, became ineffective and the crews of the ships became demoralized.The proud Admiral was unaware that on November 26 the Chileans had captured the Spanish schooner "Virgen de Covadonga", along with the Admiral's correspondence, at the Naval Battle of Papudo and that during the fight the Spaniards had 4 men dead and 21 wounded.