Closing Motion_directional with the French , the British commander Sir Francis Laforey sought to bring Bringing the French ships to battle Hostile_encounter as they attempted Hold to turn Motion back to Le Havre before the British squadron could attack Attack .

The French were unable to escape Escaping , and Laforey 's ship , the fifth rate , engaged Hostile_encounter the French corvette `` Confiante '' , while two smaller British ships chased Self_motion the `` Vésuve '' .

Captain Francis Laforey on `` Carysfort '' immediately attacked Attack the larger ship and in an engagement lasting an hour and fifteen minutes successfully forced its captain to surrender Surrendering , discovering Know a number of British prisoners of war below decks .

`` Castor '' was subsequently taken Bringing back to Britain and an extended legal case ensued Process_start between the Admiralty and Captain Laforey over the amount of prize money that should be awarded for the victory .

Ultimately Laforey was successful , in part due to testimony from the defeated French captain , proving his case and claiming the prize money .

The lawsuit Legality did not harm Damaging Laforey 's career and he later served Assistance at the Battle of Trafalgar and became Becoming a prominent admiral .