After briefing at Gillingham , Wynter left Queenborough in the Lyon on 27 December .
After briefing at Gillingham , Wynter sailed from the Lowestoft sea - road on 14 January with 12 men - of - war followed by two supply ships , the Bull and the Saker .
After briefing at Gillingham , Wynter left Queenborough in the Lyon on 27 December , and sailed from the Lowestoft sea - road on 14 January with 12 men - of - war followed by two supply ships , the Bull and the Saker .