HMS Spencer was a 16-gun brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, formerly the civilian Sir Charles Grey.

Commander Thomas Hurd, of Bermuda, commissioned her, but he had been engaged in hydrographic survey work and Pender replaced him in Spencer with Lieutenant Andrew F.

[14] Lyall reported that the engagement lasted 15 minutes and that Draak made preparations to board Lilly, but then struck.

The engagement resulted in a marine on Lilly losing his arm, and in the death of two men on Draak, and one wounded.

The fire from the enemy vessel killed Compton and so damaged Lilly's rigging that she lost her ability to manoeuvre.

Seeing that the enemy vessel was preparing to board, Lieutenant Samuel Fowler, who was now in command, wanted to surrender, but the warrant officers objected.

[19] On 1 July 1804 Général Ernouf encountered the British letter of marque Britannia, which was under the command of Captain D. Leavey, but did not engage.

However, one month later, on 5 August, Général Ernouf encountered Britannia, and this time, sensing an easy capture as her quarry appeared unready, came alongside and attempted to board.

The two vessels exchanged both cannon and small arms fire, with Britannia twice repulsing boarding attempts.

[20] On 14 August the frigate Galatea attempted to cut out Général Ernouf, which was sheltering at the Saintes near Guadeloupe where shore batteries could protect her.

[21] Galatea's captain, Henry Heathcote, had been too obvious in his reconnoitering and the French were waiting for the night attack.

The French also captured Galatea's barge, which the other three boats of the cutting out party could not retrieve as they made their escape.

Renard gave chase and as she approached, her quarry shortened sail and made ready to engage.

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