 As another consequence, Berkeley was promoted to captain by Admiral Richard Edwards and commanded "Fairy" during the relief of the Great Siege of Gibraltar and further operations against American shipping from Newfoundland.In 1781, Berkeley was given command of the frigate HMS "Recovery" which was placed in the squadron of Samuel Barrington.At the Second Battle of Ushant in 1782, Berkeley's ship was engaged in the decimation of a French convoy and its escorts.