He then attacked isolated Austro-Hungarian naval units at the Battle of Antivari in an attempt to entire the Austro-Hungarians into a fleet action. Despite Lapeyrere's squadron destroying Austro-Hungarian cruiser , the Austro-Hungarian navy did not sortie and no general fleet action occurred.
He then launched a solo assault on isolated Austro-Hungarian naval units at the Battle of Antivari with the goal of convincing the Austro-Hungarians to participate in a unified naval operation. Despite Lapeyrere's squadron sinking an Austro-Hungarian cruiser, the Austro-Hungarian navy did not mobilize and no large-scale fleet engagement happened.