 De Graaf had become so successful that Henry Morgan, governor of Jamaica, sent the frigate "Norwich" pirate-hunting, under command of Peter Haywood, with de Graaf as its primary quarry.At the same time, the Spanish saw their chance to get revenge for the loss of their frigate and the Armada de Barlovento was also sent to hunt de Graaf down.During a brief stop in Cuba, de Graaf was made aware of the plan to seek him out.