Between Tellicherry and Bombay they were attacked by fifteen sail of Angria's fleet.

Four grabs ran alongside the _Harrington_, but were received with such a well-directed fire that they dropped astern.

The four Company's ships then formed line abreast, and were attacked from astern by Angria's ships.

The brunt of the fight fell on the _Harrington_.
Jenkins had trained his crew, and was prepared for this method of attack.
After five hours of heavy firing the Angrian ships drew off, showing confusion and loss.

At daylight the next morning they attacked again.