by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Lennock… (1823)
“ The wind blowing strong on shore, our superior sailing and working enabled us to overtake seven, four of which were obliged to anchor close to the surf, under their batteries; the other three were driven on shore; and, at 7-30, were still lying on the beach with the sea beating over them. Only one shot struck us, near the stern-post.” On reconnoitring next morning. Captain Lennock found the three brigs still on the beach, and apparently bilged. “His quickness in deciding on this attack, and his skill and spirit in executing it,” obtained him very high approbation. ”
