[3] Prior to 17 May 1809, the French corvette Mouche, of 16 guns and 150 men, was cruising some 100 miles from Scilly .

[6] The Register of Shipping for 1809 carried Neptune, Wilson, master, built in Quebec; she was no longer listed in 1810.

Mouche appears to have captured two vessels named Neptune, both with Wilson, master.

The passengers who were left on board and some Spaniards of the prize crew recaptured her and took her into Madeira on 5 May.

Historic Tales of Old Quebec Front Cover George Gale Telegraph printing Company, 1920