Ascanius; or, the Young Adventurer

The ship's log of the voyage that brought Prince Charles Edward Stuart to Scotland is here.

The Hinchingbrooke drawings are referred here.

Engagement between the Ships "Lion" and "Elizabeth," 1745.

By Samuel SCOTT.

This desperate, and sanguinary engagement was fought on the 9th of May, 1745. The "Lion" had fifty-eight guns, and four hundred and forty men, and was commanded by Captain Piercy Brett. The "Elizabeth," a sixty-four gun ship, was convoying another, of sixteen guns, with the Pretender on board. They fought for five hours, within pistol shot of each other, during which time, the frigate, with the Pretender on board, managed to make her escape. The "Elizabeth" also at length, effected her entrance into Brest Harbour. She had £400,000 on board, for the use of Charles Edward. The "Lion," unable to pursue, lay a complete wreck on the water. The actual location of the battle is not entirely clear - according to Johnstone it was Sea battle 47° 57' N and 39 leagues west of the Lizard. By the Log of the Du Teillay:

Wednesday 21 July N.S. (9 July O.S.)
47° 5' N, 5° 3' W. The longitude is manifestly “Greenwich.”
According to the Log of the Dutillet At half-past 5 in the evening the English ship was on the beam of the Elisabeth. Sea Battle between Lion and Elisabeth

Friday 23 July, 1745 NS continuing for Scotland.

Here is a very large Map showing the route of the Du Teillay (La Doutelle).