Hervey had gained a reputation for ill treatment of his officers, and on Superbs return to Plymouth in August 1742, Hervey was tried by court martial on charges of 'cruelty, ill usage of his officers, and neglect of duty' [REF].
With Superb paid off at Plymouth, Roddam was appointed third lieutenant of the 64-gun on 7 September 1742, serving under Captain Charles Wyndham [REF].