by John Marshall

“ At the latter end of July 1804, the boats of the Leda, commanded by Lieutenant M‘Lean, boarded a French gun-vessel in Boulogne roads, and after a smart conflict, succeeded in cutting her adrift; but, in consequence of the flood-tide running very strong, were unable to bring her out. Of 38 men engaged in this affair, only 14 returned to the Leda. ”

“ On the 24th April, 1805, Captain Honyman discovered twenty-six of the enemy’s vessels rounding Cape Grisnez: he immediately made the signal for his squadron to weigh; and after engaging them about two hours, succeeded in cutting off seven schuyts, carrying altogether 18 guns, 1 howitzer, and 168 men, from Dunkirk, bound to Ambleteuse. The British on this occasion had only 1 man wounded. ”