[1] Indian was caught up in the conflict between Spain and the local independence movement in South America.

The Chilean squadron had detained Edward Ellice and Lord Suffield at Callao in December 1820; the Spanish authorities had seized Grant.

[2] On 18 February 1821, 89 days after a whale sank Essex, Indian, Crozier, master, spotted and rescued three survivors.

However, Commodore Thomas Hardy, Commander-in-Chief on the South America Station, was present in HMS Superb and stated that he would not allow any of the property to be touched.

[7] An advice dated 8 August at Santiago de Chili reported that Edward Ellice and Lord Suffield had been restored, with their cargoes.