Lord Amelius Beauclerk commanded HMS Dryad in its action with Proserpine. His existing rank almost certainly reduced the recognition he received for the victory, in this interpretation. British aristocratic tradition expected a lord in command to fight well because of his pedigree. That expectation raised the standard Beauclerk had to meet to earn additional honours.
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Beauclerk and aristocratic expectations of naval command
Consider why Lord Amelius Beauclerk's aristocratic rank is thought to have raised the threshold for recognition of Dryad's victory.