 "Résolue" resisted "Phoenix" and a brief fight ensued before "Résolue" struck her colours.The French captain insisted on considering his ship as a British prize, so Cornwallis ordered Strachan to tow her into Mahé and return her to the French commodore.In 1793, Captain J. Whitby took command of "Minerva", which was flying Rear Admiral Cornwallis's flag.