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 survived a shipwreck that resulted in the loss of most of his shipmates and returned to England, attaining the rank of lieutenant. He later served briefly in the East Indies during the early years of the Seven Years' War before taking command of a frigate in the West Indies.