Febry 1777 Friday 28th
Moor'd in Prince Ruperts Bay [Dominica] AM Employed clearing the after hold & gettg the Iron Ballast out of the fore peek & stowing it in the after hold. Boats & People empd woodg & Waterg Detained a Schooner On Suspicion of her carrying on a trade with the rebels, Sent a Midshipman & 6 Men on board to take charge of her.2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/157.
2. Schooner Ranger, William Davies, master, from St. Lucia, in ballast, Howe's Prize List, May 22, 1777; London Gazette, July 8 to July 12, 1777.
