By this time, the Spanish fleet was dangerously short of food and water, and the damaged ships were carrying many wounded sailors, as well as others who were sick with scurvy.
Selleks ajaks oli Hispaania laevastik sattunud tõsisesse toidu - ja veepuudusesse, pealegi oli kahjustatud laevadel palju haavatud meremehi, samuti möllas seal skorbuut.