March 1777 Monday 31
Cape Raffaie SW.bW. 12. or 13. Leags at 6 AM saw a Sail to the NE. Lost by a boat oversettg at Sea (by which Accident Wm Smith was Drowned.) Gunners Stores as follows Swivele ½ pounder One Shott & Cartridges for Do Four each, Musquts Black Five, Cartouch Boxes for Do Four, Shott for Do 5 lb Pistols two Pair Cartouch Boxes for Do two Shott for Do 2 lbs. Cutlasses wt Scabbards Four each
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/399.