October 1776 Wednesdy 9
Do [Seal Island] No 48W. 26 Leags at 8 AM Departed this Life Michael Royne Marine Committed the Deceased to the Deep, saw a Sail to the NW set Steering sails and gave Chace. First part Modt & Hazey latter Fresh Breezs & thick Fogg, Fir'd 6 Shot at the Chase 1/2 past Brot her too she proved to be the Lively Snow taken by an American privateer
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1865.