On 21 February 1650, off Cape St. Augustine, Santa Luzia, under the command of Bernardo Ramires Esquível, was attacked by a squadron of nine Dutch ships, under the command of Caspar Govertsz Cop. Santa Luzia defended himself with a violent artillery duel, that lasted until the night. After the combat, Santa Luzia anchored near the coast, in order to take care of the wounded and repair the damage suffered.
