 The crews of the three small British vessels ("Star", "Netley" and "Charwell") blockaded in the river under Commander Alexander Dobbs carried a gig and six batteaux overland, and boarded and captured two American schooners, belonging to the squadron on Lake Erie, in the upper reaches of the river.They subsequently took part in a storming attempt during the Siege of Fort Erie, which failed with heavy casualties.Eventually, on 21 September, Chauncey's ships transported Major General George Izard's division from Sacket's Harbor to the Genesee River to reinforce the American army on the Niagara.