...ers, seeing that the sailors needed support, went to their rescue, charged the enemy, and retook the gun. The Petrel and Marmora kept up a rapid fire with shrapnel, until the battle was over, and McElroy was requested by Colonel Coates to cease firing, as the enemy were retreating. McElroy then went on shore, took the howitzer, and pursued the retreating enemy, firing upon their rear until they esc...