Turkish squadron anchored off Point Pesquies, he was directed to land and complete the destruction of a redoubt, containing 31 guns, 8 of which were brass, and carried immensely large balls. This service was most effectually performed by him, under the protection of the Active frigate: he likewise destroyed the guns of the Turkish 64, which ship had been previously burned by the boats of the Pompée and Repulse[1].
Sir W. Sidney Smith having struck his flag, on his return home from Alexandria, in June 1807; the Pompée was then transferred to Vice-Admiral Stanhope, with whom we find Lieutenant Carroll sailing for Copenhagen in the course of the following month. During the operations against that capital, he commanded an armed tender, employed in covering the left wing of our army from the enemy’s formidable flotilla; with which he was often warmly engaged[2].
Some days after the surrender of the Danish navy, a most alarming fire broke out in the dock-yard, which afforded Lieutenant Carroll an excellent opportunity of displaying his activity, fearlessness, and zeal. the following is a copy of the official letter written by Sir Samuel Hood to Vice-Admiral Stanhope, in consequence of that event:–
“Naval Arsenal, Copenhagen, 23d Sept. 1807.
