A Spanish fleet entered the harbour of Port Said, Egypt, at the head of the Suez Canal, on the twenty-sixth. It was composed of:
Battle-ship Pelayo, Admiral Camara’s flag-ship.
Armoured cruiser Emperador Carlos V.
Auxiliary cruiser Patriota, equipped with twelve guns, and carrying troops and marines.
Auxiliary cruiser Buenos Ayres, equipped with ten guns, and carrying stores and a few troops.
Torpedo destroyer Audaz.
Armed merchantman Isla de Pany, equipped with two guns, and carrying stores and a few troops.
Auxiliary cruiser Rapido, equipped with twelve guns.
Steamship Colon, unarmed and with no troops.
Torpedo destroyer Proserpina.