A second stage of the battle then developed Cause_to_make_progress , as HMS `` Venerable '' took the lead of the British line , attacking Attack the rearmost French ship `` Formidable '' under Captain Amable Troude .

In France , despite the heavy Spanish losses Earnings_and_losses , the battle was celebrated Social_event as a victory , with Troude widely praised and promoted Cause_to_make_progress for the defence of his ship .