Leaving a force to engage the fort in front, Lieutenant Shubrick led a body of sailors through the woods to the rear with the 6-pounder which had been brought from the frigate.

When they reached their position they came upon three heavily armed schooners, swarming with warriors, awaiting a chance to take part in the fight.

Shubrick promptly opened upon them with his cannon, followed by a destructive fire of musketry, which sent the Malays leaping overboard and into the woods.

They succeeded, however, in warping one of the schooners beyond range.
The Americans now being at the front and rear of the fort, a simultaneous attack was made.

The gate was wrenched from its fastenings, but the first American who tried to enter was killed and three others badly wounded.