by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Lind, James (1823)
“ Captain Lind’s next appointment was to the Sheerness 44, in which ship he captured, by stratagem, l’Alfred, French privateer, of 14 guns and 80 men. Observing l’Alfred in chase of the Sheerness, he disguised her as much as possible, and by standing away from his pursuer, and setting and taking in sail in the style of a merchantman, completed the deception, and ensured the capture of the enemy. ”
by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Lind, James (1823)
“ By some of her last shot our cable was cut, and we made some sail, and got further off shore before we brought up with the sheet anchor. When the Marengo first made sail, I supposed she intended to make a short stretch, tack, and renew the action nearer, and therefore made all necessary preparations to receive her; but she, the frigates, and the captured Indiaman stood to sea, and a little before sun-set bore up to the N.E., towards the bottom of the bay. What damage the enemy has sustained, or from what cause they declined further contest with us I cannot tell. ”
by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Lind, James (1823)
“ It is with pleasure I acquaint you, that very few men considering the long action, have suffered; none were killed, and only nine wounded; one of whom is since dead; the others are not in apparent danger. (Signed) “J. Lind.” Captain Lind in the foregoing letter alludes to the difficulty and danger he experienced in getting on board the Centurion. ”
