 He took part in the capture of the Spanish ship "Natividad", her hand-over to Don Julian, and the subsequent battle to destroy her caused by Spain's changing sides.After his return to England he was transferred to HMS "Sutherland" along with all the rest of the crew of "Lydia".In the Mediterranean "Sutherland" made various attacks along the Spanish and French coasts, but was eventually sunk after fighting four French ships off Rosas.