She had lost her captain and 40 men killed , while her second captain and another 50 men were wounded .
After two hours the frigate surrendered , and was discovered to be the 36 - gun French Vestale , with 270 men aboard .
frigate had lost frigate 's captain and 40 men killed , while her second captain and another 50 men were wounded .
After two hours the frigate surrendered , and was discovered to be the 36 - gun French Vestale , with 270 men aboard .