He narrowly survived a shipwreck that claimed most of his shipmates, and returned to England shortly afterwards, having achieved the rank of lieutenant. He was briefly back in the East Indies for service during the early years of the Seven Years' War, before going to the West Indies in acting-command of a frigate.
He narrowly escaped death after a shipwreck that claimed many of his crew members. He returned to England and was promoted to lieutenant. He then served in the East Indies for a short time during the early years of the Seven Years' War before being given command of a frigate in the West Indies.