the ships were supported by two gunboats and many bateaux. the force comprised 454 men. the british army forces were made up of regulars from the 29th, 31st, 53rd regiments of foot and the royal artillery supported by loyalists from the king's royal regiment of new york, hessian jägers and about 100 indian allies. the force was led by major christopher carleton of the 29th regiment of foot.