In a pre-emptive strike in June, Captain Moyer landed 100 troops from the Parliamentary warship the Hercules and took the castle and blockhouses, while Raikes seized the town itself. Hotham was later executed.
During a swift military operation in June, Captain Moyer successfully landed 100 soldiers from the Parliamentarian warship Hercules on the strategic location of the castle and fortifications, while Raikes took control of the main settlement. The consequences of this action were severe for Hotham.