sentences:  Burgoyne's subsequent surrender paved the way for the entry of France into the war as an American ally.The captains of "Maria", "Inflexible", and "Loyal Convert" wrote a letter criticizing Captain Pringle for making Arnold's escape possible by failing to properly blockade the channel, and for not being more aggressive in directing the battle.Apparently the letter did not cause any career problems for Pringle or its authors; he and John Schank, captain of "Inflexible", became admirals, as did midshipman Pellew and Lieutenant Dacres.