Complex sentence: In 1746 he obtained command of the 60-gun "Eagle", and in this ship took part in Hawke's victory off Ushant (14 October 1747) over the French fleet.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1746 he obtained command of the 60-gun "Eagle". The ship took part in Hawke's victory off Ushant (14 October 1747) over the French fleet.