May 1777 Thursday 1
The Somost part of Porto Rico SBE. 5 Leagues. At 8 [A.M.] saw two sail in the NE. gave chase. Fresh breezes and fair Weather. [P.M.] still in chase. found ourselves among the sand Boars, bore up from them, Soundings from 3 to 13 fathoms, stood in for the chase, who finding it impossible to effect their escape, run her ashore, in the bay of Ance Jermain, under the direc tion of a Spanish Schooner, who piloted her to the very spot, the Privateer Henry, our Prize, performed the same business the 21st of last month [April 19]. The Spaniards numerous, and busy in plundering the Vessel, and conveying it aboard their Vessels, which were at Anchor in the Bay.
Friday 2
At one AM Anchored in the Bay in 6 fath. one Mile from the Shore. Sent the Pinnance with an Officer on board the chase. found her an American Schooner Loaden with Mo lasses, deserted by the People, plunderd of her sails, and stript of every thing it was possible to carry away. Took possession of her, and towed her from the Shore. Employed bending Jury sails for the Schooner.2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/399.
2. Schooner Providence, Gayton's Prize List, February 26, 1778, PRO, Admiralty 1/240.