July 1777 Wednesday 16th
Charlestown Lighthouse, WNW 6 Leagues. at 4 AM Saw the Land bearing NWbN 3 or 4 Leagues, at 6 the Brune made the Signal to prepare to Anchor, Sailmrs repairing the Maintopsail and Foretopmaststaysail: at 9 the Brune made the Signal to Anchor, at ½ past came too with the Stream Anchor in 7 fms the Lighthouse WNW 6 or 7 miles; The Fort on Sullivan's Island NWbN 3 or 4 miles: Saw at Anchor in Rebellion Road, a large Ship, Brig, Schr and Sloop, imagine them to be the Randolph, Notre Dame &ca2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/688.
2. Continental Navy frigate Randolph and South Carolina Navy brigantine Notre Dame, schooner Rattle Snake and brigantine Comet.