Swan continues to drift with the current since any attempt to sail forward would merely drive her back onto Garrett Island.
Her drift carries her clear of the southern point and her broadside shreds Robin's topsail.
Still drifting, Swan brings her fresh port broadside into play against Finch and hulls her below the waterline. Finch's reply goes unnoticed. Robin's broadside just makes noise.
Finch's captain throws her into the wind and is able to bring her port aft broadside into play. It's contribution sends another British crewman to meet the surgeon's knife.
A lull as Finch's luffing up turns into a feint. On Robin the crew has set the t'gallant to bring her speed back up. Unfortunately the needed crew has negatively impacted reload time. Swan's crew starts to sheet home her sails that have been luffing these many minutes.
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