The outbreak of the Revolutionary War saw him in command of the frigate HMS "Thalia", but after an uneventful time in command he was transferred to HMS "Irresistible" in 1795 and was engaged with the French Brest fleet in the battle of Groix.
The outbreak of the Revolutionary War saw him in command of the frigate HMS "Thalia". He was transferred to HMS "Irresistible" in 1795. This was after an uneventful time in command. He was engaged with the French Brest fleet in the battle of Groix. This was after an uneventful time in command.