However, the board blamed the loss on the neglect of Midshipman Angus McLeod, the officer of the watch, who deserted, along with the quartermaster of the morning watch, when the survivors were landed at Pointe à Pitre.
However, the board blamed the loss on the neglect of Midshipman Angus McLeod, the officer of the watch. McLeod was not punished as he had deserted, along with the quartermaster of the morning watch, when the survivors were landed at Pointe à Pitre.