Diane under Captain Solen was too slow and Peard soon overhauled the under strength French ship, which surrendered after a brief exchange of shot.
But not that under-strength: their team still boasted George Male, David Jack, Alex James and Cliff Bastin.
Most suffer excused leave, AWOL and desertion rates making them chronically under-strength.
It was no surprise an under-strength Saints suffered at Leeds last Saturday.
Ho ho ho! Arsenal were under-strength, Chapman having decided to rest stars Eddie Hapgood and Joe Hulme.
Though there were a few changes, this was not a seriously under-strength Norwich side.
An under-strength LA Galaxy visited Toronto, where there was good news for Canadian supporters and Trinbagonians alike.
The ground isn't even half full yet they've under-catered for staff and sold adults under-strength beer.
Fourteen points from the boot of Duncan Weir helped an under-strength Glasgow Warriors side sneak past Newport Gwent Dragons.
Manuel Pellegrini has threatened to field an under-strength Manchester City side in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Chelsea.
Last week the Seasiders were punished by the Premier League for putting out an under-strength team in their 3-2 defeat Astonton Villa in November.
