Santa Sabina
Even before the court martial verdict, Admiral John Jervis in June placed "Blanche" under the command of Captain D’Arcy Preston. On 19 December "Blanche" was involved in an action with HMS "Minerve" against the Spanish frigates "Santa Sabina" and "Ceres". The "Minerve" captured "Santa Sabina", but though the "Blanche" forced "Ceres" to surrender, she was unable to secure her prize, which subsequently escaped.