 However, Sinclair landed some of his embarked troops to make an encampment on the spit of land between the river and the lake shore, and some wood-cutting parties discovered the schooner's hiding place.The next day, three companies of American regular infantry, supported by a mortar and the guns of Sinclair's ships, attacked Worsley's position.Faced with overwhelming odds, Worsley determined to scuttle "Nancy" to prevent the enemy from capturing her or her valuable stores.