This was his first voyage as captain .
Spottiswoode had made at least five prior cruises to India or the Far East for the East India Company , starting as a fourth lieutenant in 1784 .
This was Spottiswoode 's first voyage as captain .
Spottiswoode had made at least five prior cruises to India or the Far East for the East India Company , starting as a fourth lieutenant in 1784 .