Aftermath
The Marshal de Tessé, in consequence of this disaster, turned the siege of Gibraltar into a blockade, and withdrew the greater part of his forces on 31 March. Pointis retired from active service after this battle.
Leake had not only scored a remarkable victory, but had saved Gibraltar from attack and had enhanced his already high reputation.
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