They very soon fell into disorder.

While coming up the coast from Goa they were attacked by Toolajee's fleet of five grabs, accompanied by a swarm of gallivats.

From noon till dark the _Restoration_ was surrounded and cannonaded.

Her guns were so badly served that they inflicted little or no damage, while her own sails and rigging were badly cut about.

During the night, the action was fitfully continued, her ammunition being lavishly and uselessly expended.