unless he blew himself as high as the Boyne, the next thing that would reach him from the Admiralty would be the news of his being gazetted – of his being made a post-captain.
Ship of vice-Admiral Jervis caught fire and exploded. All the ships around it saved all but 11. Guns cooked off killing some of the rescuers.
Compare with ‘Dart’ action per Dillon and the reluctance of the men to approach the burning ship.
