In March, 1751, thirty-six trading vessels, under convoy of the _Vigilant_ and _Ruby_, were attacked by six Angrian vessels, which behaved with great boldness.

Instead of devoting themselves to the traders, they bore down on the _Ruby_, and opened fire at close range, with great guns and small arms.

Before long an Angrian grab was seen to be on fire, and in a short time the after part blew up.

Several pieces of mast were blown on board the _Ruby_, tearing her sails and wounding two men.

The grab sunk, and her consorts made off.