by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Joyce, John (1823)
“ The flood-tide, which ran strong, and the wind and sea being all against them, the boat was exposed to this fire; and what considerably increased their danger, was the explosion of another fire-vessel, just without them, which distinctly showed their position to the enemy [6] .” Captain Joyce and his gallant companions reached Lord Cochrane’s frigate in a nearly exhausted state, from having had to pull hard against tide, wind, and sea, for upwards of four hours. It is unnecessary to say that their conduct was universally admired. ”
