Septr 1777
At a single Anchor in Hampton Road, Point Comfort NbE & Sewels ptSE
Sunday 28th
At 8 AM Swayed up the Top gallant Yards with the Phoenix, at 10 the Phoenix made the Signal for all Boats manned and Armed, the Senegal Got under Sail, took the Boats under her protection and run up the River with the Tender to destroy a Brig that was on Shore, which the Rebels soon after Set on fire; the Senegal and Boats returned.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/688.
