The expedition set off on 14 May and arrived, while still dark, on the morning of 19 May. The troops were landed in bad weather while Popham's squadron provided covering fire. Some of the smaller vessels were badly damaged by the enemy batteries and had to withdraw but Hebe, being more heavily constructed, was able to kedge in close to the shore to continue the bombardment. The troops accomplished their mission but were prevented from re-embarking by the worsening weather and were captured by a superior French force, the following day.
