 Upon returning to England in April 1750, Captain Powlett charged Rear-Admiral Griffin with misconduct for failing to engage eight French ships at Cuddalore, a decision which had been generally unpopular among Griffin's captains.Griffin was found guilty of negligence and was temporarily suspended from his rank.Griffin in response court-martialed Powlett on charges including cowardice, which Powlett attempted to escape by going on half-pay.