June 1776 Friday 21st
Barbados NE½N Distance 13 Leagues at 5 AM saw 2 sail to the SE bore away to speak them ½ past fird a Shoat Brot too & spoke a Whaleing Brigg belonging to New York took Possession of her as a Prize ½ past 6 Hauld our wind to speak the Ship at 7 Brot too a Whaleing Ship belonging to Rhode Island Sent a Lieutanant & 8 Men on board the Ship Cleopatra & a Mate & 6 Men on board the Brigg William to Carry them to Antigua ½ past Noon parted Co with the Prizes & Stood to the So ward
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1780.