June 1777 Sunday 29
Cape Finisterre S07Et 40 Leagues ½ past 4 AM bore away, saw a Sail to the Eastward, gave Chace, at 7 fir'd several Shot at the chace, carried away the Main top gallant yard and split the Sail, at ½ past 9 brought to the Chace, an American Ship the Lord Camden,2 from Nantz bound to Philadelphia, laden with Salt and dry goods, sent the 4th Lieutenant, 2 Petty Officers and 22 Seamen, and took possession of her, shifted the Prisoners and sent her to England. Cape Finisterre S10°Et 58 Leagues —
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/727.
2. George Geddes, master, PRO, High Court of Admiralty 32/391/15.