Leake then divided the fleet to begin the return to Europe.
Montagu and Looe were assigned to convoy merchants and prizes destined for Portugal, while Reserve, Charles Galley, and Firebrand were set to escort those destined for England.
Leake took the rest of the fleet and cruised off Cape Race for several weeks, hoping to intercept the French convoy that would have to pass nearby before winter set it.
 Weather conditions were often quite stormy, but Leake managed to take eight prizes before he finally sailed for England in mid-October.
Leake then divided the fleet to begin the return to Europe. Montagu and Looe were assigned to convoy merchants and prizes destined for Portugal, while Reserve, Charles Galley, and Firebrand were set to escort those destined for England. Leake took the rest of the fleet and cruised off Cape Race for several weeks, hoping to intercept the French convoy that would have to pass nearby before winter set it.  Weather conditions were often quite stormy, but Leake managed to take eight prizes before he finally sailed for England in mid-October.
Newfoundland expedition (1702)