"Arethusa" led under a flag of truce, which the Dutch ignored, "Latona" second, followed by "Anson" and "Fisgard", the latter grounding after a shift of wind. At 06:15, the British still coming under heavy fire, the flag of truce was taken down and an action started on the ships in the harbour. "Arethusa" fired three broadsides into the 36-gun frigate, "Kenau Hasselar", before Brisbane led a boarding party. Shortly after, "Latona" drew alongside and the Dutch ship was taken. In the meantime, men from "Anson" boarded and captured the 22-gun "Suriname". Two schooners were also seized in the battle.