I question whether there were a hundred men in the castle during the time of the siege...." "We drew off our forces on the 18th April, and went up to Bombay to repair our frigates and take care of our wounded men, of whom we had a considerable number." In no way discouraged by the failure, Boone at once set to work to prepare for a fresh attack on Angria.

This time it was determined that Kennery, within sight of Bombay harbour, should be the object of attack, and all through the monsoon preparations were made.
[1] Galleywats, or gallivats, were large rowing-boats with two masts, of forty to seventy tons, and carrying four to eight guns.
[2] In a letter, three years later, on the conduct of military officers, it is stated that "Stanton was drunk the time he should have gone upon action at Carwar." [3] Bombay Consultations, 22nd January, 1718..