 This decisive action quashed the mutiny, and met with Jervis's approval.He described Maitland's actions as 'Doctor Maitland's recipe', and advised that it should be adopted in future instances of attempted mutiny.A further promotion for Maitland followed, he was made post-captain on 11 August 1797 and was given command of , one of the prizes captured by Nelson at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.