 On 27 July, while conducting such a patrol, she was directed to embark three Army officers for a scouting party which had been operating behind enemy lines near Sarmi Point.Through radio contact it was learned that the scouting team had encountered a number of Japanese, patrols and that they might have difficulty in getting out.The frigate groped its way around the point, and with all guns manned, closed the shore and dispatched a motor launch with a landing party.