The French ship in the action , `` Thétis '' , was destined for the French held West Indian island of Martinique with a cargo of flour and military supplies Supply , including over 100 soldiers to reinforce Cause_change_of_strength the island 's garrison .

His employees Employment also gave out Giving flour and sugar rations to aborigines on occasion .

One such attempt was made Action by the French frigate `` Topaze '' , despatched Sending from Brest to Cayenne with a large cargo of flour .