Battle - 1721 - March 25 - Sacking de'Lisle

Ships in Action:
British Fleet

Captain Earl Berett

Captain Collister - HMS Longbow, Mercy fifth rate

Captain Sharp - Mordaunt Sleek fourth rate

21 other British Captains

Pirate Fleet

13 Pirate Captains

Action Setup:
The waters around de'Lisle had been dangerous for many days and it was time for the British fleet to bring some discipline to the pirate haven. A fleet was assembled and the assault was prepared. Admiral da sorcerer took command. I was assigned to Red group, consisting of fifth rates.

The Action Itself:
The British fleet was divided into four groups and a battle line was formed. Upon closing in on the enemy fort a double line of 12 ships was formed. The enemy fleet was spotted, consisting of 13 ships. Red group formed the van of the southern line. As we charged their line they sailed straight for the fort. The Longbow was the second ship in line. Upon recieving heavy damage, the lead ship, was forced to slow and allow the Longbow to pass, and hence, I had the honour and pleasure of commanding the vessel that broke their line. We succeded in sinking the two rearmost of their vessels before they could reach the fort.

Red squadron was then assigned to blockade the enemy fort's entrance. The pirates stayed in port for half an hour or so before capitulating one by one. One Captain sailed out in a drunken stupor and was promptly sunk. All remaining pirates fled the port.

The Result:
British Losses

None

Pirate Losses

2 Fifth rates

1 Fourth rate

Lessons Learned:
The sort of riff-raff that comprises the pirate nation is hardly a match for the superior might of His Britannic Majesty's Royal Navy.

God save the King!