 The troops landed on 18 September and the island surrendered immediately.On 27 September, "Minerva" was in company with the hired armed cutter "Lady Jane" when they captured two Spanish vessels, the "Santa Francisco Xavier" and the "Nostra Senora de la Miserecordia".On 13 November 1796, "Minerva" and "Melampus", encountered the French corvette "Etonnant" off Barfleur and drove her ashore.