 This connection was to prove the most significant of Inglefield's career.Although Inglefield returned to the "Launceston" in October, by July 1769 he was back with Hood aboard the "Romney" and from that time forward his career was closely associated with his friend's.With him Inglefield left the "Romney" in December 1770, served in HMS "Marlborough" and HMS "Courageux", and in 1778 in HMS "Robust" with Hood's brother Alexander.