1. Virginia State trading brigantine Liberty had formerly served as a Virginia Navy brigantine. For more on the voyage on which it was captured, see Thomas Smith to Capt. James Gray, 12 June, above. According to Gambier's Prize List, 20 Dec. 1778, Liberty was 110 tons burthen, carried 2 guns, and was manned by fifteen seamen. The London Gazette, 2–6 Feb. 1779.
2. H.M. ship-rigged sloop-of-war Nautilus, Comdr. John Becher, commander. The tender was commanded by Master's Mate John Crymes.