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.
Captain Moyer launched a surprise attack in June, landing 100 soldiers from the Parliamentarian warship Hercules on the castle and surrounding fortifications, while Raikes took control of the main town area. Unfortunately, Hotham met a tragic end shortly after.