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Not long afterwards Admiral Drake entered the harbor of Cadiz, where he scattered, sunk, and burned an immense fleet of Spanish transports, and then did the same thing in the harbor of Lisbon.
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This statement recounts Admiral Drake's aggressive naval actions against the Spanish fleet, showcasing British naval power.
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