 John Maitland also entered the navy, and by 1793 was a midshipman aboard John Jervis's flagship .Maitland was involved in the attacks on the French colonies of Guadeloupe and Martinique, often serving on shore with landing parties.In the assault on Fort Fleur d'Épée he was the first person over the walls, and came to the rescue of Captain Robert Faulknor when Faulknor was attacked by two Frenchmen.