The catch included two ships, four brigs, and a schooner.
The glassware was then exported in collier brigs.
The leader of that group, upon returning to the brig, volunteered to return with the rescue party as a guide.
Within five years, he achieved the rank of chief mate on a valuable brig.
Accompanying the fleet were six frigates and two brigs.
Brig-sloops were the same as ship-sloops except for their rigging.
The transports consisted of two brigs, two sloops, and four chasse marees, which were carrying wine, brandy, flour and peas.
At this time all hands were floating in the vicinity of the spot where the brig foundered.
