They were intercepted on leaving by British small boats and attacked. A direct hit on one of the British boats by an American field piece on Nantasket Head caused the British to retire to their boats with comparatively heavy losses. Only one American was killed.
They were intercepted by British naval units and attacked. A direct hit on one of the British vessels by an American artillery piece at Nantasket Head led to the British withdrawing to their boats with substantial losses. Only one American was killed in the confrontation.