Complex sentence: Lind gradually regained control of his ship before she was wrecked and even managed to raise some sail in pursuit, but the French were too far ahead and after some final parting shots, "Centurion" anchored as her crew set about repairing the damage.
Split into simpler sentences: Lind gradually regained control of his ship before she was wrecked and even managed to raise some sail in pursuit, but the French were too far ahead. After some final parting shots, "Centurion" anchored as her crew set about repairing the damage.