His Majesty's Ship Invictus

Patrolling this part of ocean we met French vessel of line. The white streak neath gunnel showed us a many gun ship, a very dangerous lady of war We beat fast before a strong wind. Our gun ports were opened wide. Giving and taking much the splinters were everywhere. Fortune smiled now on us. Wind filled our sails. We went about crossing the T to give them twenty-four shot. The Frogs took ball and flame real badly, their sheets and spars torn and splintered, their bow was shot clean away. His Majesty's Ship, Invictus, with will that couldn't be stopped, demanded surrender of French ship that listed and burned intensely, seen as lost beyond doubt. Flag came down and men rowed away. I accepted captain's sword and sent doctor forward to help with the wounded men. We watched as the vessel went under waves.