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 the British vessels were allowed to approach within half a mile before the enemy opened their fire, which proved extremely heavy, and raked the Satellite until she brought up by the stern with a bower anchor, the Diana hanging by her, at about forty yards distant from the enemy’s works, enfilading the whole of their right, and commanding their left abreast of her; in performing which Lieutenant Dobson and Mr. Winsor rendered Captain Chads much assistance. The Satellite’s broadside was then opened with great effect, and on board the Diana a detachment of the Bengal rocket-corps, under Captain Charles Graham, showed admirable practice; in a quarter of an hour the en«ny were seen in great confusion, and orders given to storm, which was done in gallant style. Lieutenant Keele and acting Lieutenant Hall, with their boats’ crews, “were the first to enter the enemy’s position, and,” adds Lieutenant-Colonel Godwin, “''their conduct was most conspicuous. These were followed by Captain O’Reilly, with the grenadiers of H.M. 41st regiment.''” The resistance within was trifling, although the place was garrisoned by two thousand fighting men. TTie enemy suffered severely, and were followed for a mile and a half; a few prisoners were taken, and many deserters came in the following day. The loss on the part of the assailants amounted to no more than one seaman drowned, and three soldiers, four British sailors, and two Lascars wounded.

