June 1777 Wednesday 18
Isle of Shoals NWBW 4 or 5 Leagues at 10 AM Saw a sail to the Etward gave chase. Fresh Breezes & Cloudy Latter Light Airs & foggy ½ past 3 PM Saw 2 Sail to the Sowd One appeared to be a small Vessell the Other a Large square rigged Vessell in Chase of her. Do Cleard Ship for Action ½ past 8 the Chase Brot too. Sent the Cutter on Board. She proved to be a Schooner from Piscataqua laden with Lumber bound to St Lucia2 at 9 the Large sail to Leeward Made the Night signal Answerd Do She proved to be HM Ship Ambuscade
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/607.
2. Beggars Bennison, Samuel Smallcorn, master, sent to Halifax, Howe's Prize List, October 24, 1777, PRO, Admiralty 1/488,68.
