Febry 77 Friday 14
At Anchor off Hope Island Rhode Island Harbour Fresh Breezes and Clear at 1 PM Observed the Tryal Schooner a Ground between patience & Providence sent the Boats to her Assistance at 5 sett her on fire finding it impracticable to get her off brot her Crew & part of her stores onboard
Saturday 15
AM sent the boats to pick up what was to be found at 10 the Boats returned wt 3-3 pdrs 4 Swivells some Bayonetts, Cutlasses, Iron Hoops & 20 pig gs of Ballast. Fresh Breezes and Clear P M sent the Officers and some of the People belongg: to the Schooner onbd the Diamond.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/181.
