March 1777 Wednesday 5th
Cape Henry S76°W 20 Leagues at 1 AM handed the Topsails, at 8 AM saw a Sail in the NW Quarter made Sail & gave chace, fired One 12 pounder to bring the Chace too & punished Jams Langley Marine with 12 Lashes for uncleaness, ½ past 11 brought the Chace too which proved to be the Sloop Hannah, Lot price Master from plymouth bound to Virginia (in Ballast) at Noon Scuttled the prize.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/311.