The British squadron managed to prevent two Neapolitan line - of - battle ships , the Joachim and the Capri , escaping to France .
Joachim Murat , the King of Naples was about to be deposed after his defeat by the Austrians at Tolentino .
The British squadron managed to prevent two Neapolitan line - of - battle ships , the Joachim Murat and the Capri , escaping to France .
Joachim Murat , the King of Naples was about to be deposed after his defeat by the Austrians at Tolentino .