Cyrill W. Driftwood
Post Cpt, RN
48 Gun Frigate
Inshore Flotilla


Dispatched for Fleet Scouting

20th day at sea off Lands End Trinidad. Spotted and engaged a Auxiliary CruZair Possible 20 Guns. We pounded her with 9 pdrs and 24 lbs Cannonades. While taking hits from her 6 pdrs. ( no hits below the water lines mostly rigging and sails.)
Finally after getting along side , We boarded and took her as Prize. She was filled with Army supplies ,but sadly sank on the way back.