April 1776 Point Juda SWBW 2 Miles
Sunday 7 AM at 4 lost sight of the Swan, Tack'd. First and latter part light Breezes and hazy, Mid fresh Breezes P Mat 1 In Co H M Sloop Nautilus and Charlotte T[ende]r 11. Sound'd 30 fm at 12 ー 3 Sail in Sight. Monday 8 At 8 AM Joined Co. Glascow, Swan, and Fortune Tender Augusta Tr Transport and 2 prize Sloops Fresh Breezes and hazy at 4 PM the SW end of Block Island SSE 3 or 4 Miles. Tuesday 9 at 8 AM 9 Sail in Sight, fresh Gales and hazy parted Campy the Nautilus took the People out of the Mary Sloop and sat her on fire?
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/805.
2. Ibid., there is no further identification of the Mary. H.M.S. Rose and her squadron proceeded without further incident to Halifax arriving April 18, l 776.
