Returning from Sierra Leone on the 31st of May, standing in for the
land about Gargwa, the 'Bonetta' chased a schooner, and in about four
hours brought her to, when she proved to be the Brazilian
slave-schooner 'Phoco-foo' (which means lighthouse). Her crew had
perfectly cut her to pieces; all her masts were sprung, and so much
damage had been done that a party of officers, sent on board to
survey, condemned her. Having removed the crew, a train was laid,
and having set fire to both ends, she scarcely touched the shore when
she blew up; but continued burning nearly all night. This was a
vessel fully equipped for the trade, but with no slaves on board.