1776/June Friday 28
Five fm Hole of[f] Charlestown Modt & cloudy...AM @ 9 weigh'd p sigl of the Commodore Sr P Parker, as did the Experiment, Bristol, Active (which led the van) Actaeon, Syren, & Solebay, & ½ pt 10 we got aground. @ ½ past 11, the Actaeon dropping onbd us, carried away our Bolsprit & all the Rigging, took out shot & lightned her abaft, @ noon warp'd off Do Wr @ 4 PM warp'd down the Bay, as did the overmentd ships. Active & Actaeon aground, @ 9 came to in 7 fm, sent out Boats to help them off.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/922.