What was the last major naval battle fought without the help of aircraft?

Question

Hint, South Atlantic, British and Germans WW2

I have seen it sticking out the mud off Motvidio

Answer 1

The Battle of the River Plate (13 December 1939) was the first major naval battle of World War II. The German pocket battleship (heavy cruiser) Admiral Graf Spee which had sunk several merchant ships was engaged by three Royal Navy cruisers, ultimately leading to the Graf Spee entering neutral Montevideo before she scuttled herself.