Claim: Henry Harvey had a successful in his role from 1768 to 1771, and on 1773 he was offered a position on Phipps's ship HMS Racehorse.
Evidence: His success in the role was such that in 1768 Harvey was given the revenue cutter HMS Swift on similar duties in the English Channel, a role he continued in until 1771 when he was placed in reserve on half-pay. In 1773 an opportunity for adventurous service arrived with the offer of a position on Phipps's ship HMS Racehorse in which Harvey's friend was planning to explore the North Pole.