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As the British 8 gun sloop Happy, commanded by Captain Thomas Burnet, was on her return from Jersey, having on board twenty soldiers from that island, she was attacked by the French privateer Infernal, mounting six 6-pounders, eight 4-pounders, six swivels, with a crew of 75 men. Knowing well his inferiority in point of armament, Captain Burnet immediately grappled the privateer, and boarded her. The troops being very useful in clearing the decks, the privateer's crew surrendered.
For this gallant little exploit Captain Burnet was promoted, on the 5th of May following, to be a post-captain.
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name : | Thomas BurnettBritish Naval Sailor Service 1736-1782 | ||
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
| Name : L'Infernale (12)
1756-1757 French 12 Gun Privateer Unknown | Captured | ||