Conversation so far:
When did Woodes Rogers begin his homeward voyage?
Woodes Rogers began his homeward voyage around 14 October 1711
Why did Woodes Rogers want to go home?
The long voyage and the capture of the Spanish ship made Woodes Rogers a national hero.

Question: Did he encounter any trouble on the way?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Woodes Rogers encounter any trouble on his voyave homeward?