In spring 1781, Admiral George Darby sailed a fleet to Gibraltar to relieve the siege for a second time. On the way the fleet captured "Duc de Chartres", the Spanish frigate "Santa Leucadia", and the French brig "Trois Amis". Although executed the actual capture of "Duc de Chartres", the entire British fleet of 42 vessels, including "Harpy", shared in the resulting prize money.