 On 11 September, there was an indecisive long-range skirmish off the Genesee River about east of the Niagara.The British squadron was becalmed and for several hours, the American schooners fired at them from long range, while the British attempted to work their vessels out of range by towing them with boats and using sweeps (long oars) through the gunports of the vessels.Towards evening, a land breeze sprang up, which allowed Yeo to pull away and withdraw into Amherst Bay.