 Ordered to stop the French raiders, Rowley was unable to spread his limited squadron wide enough to pursue the roving French frigates, instead using his forces to blockade and raid the French Indian Ocean islands in anticipation of Hamelin's return.In August 1809, "Caroline" arrived with her prizes at Saint-Paul on Île Bonaparte and Rowley determined to seize the frigate.He planned a successful invasion of the town, launched on 20 September 1809, which resulted in the capture of the port's defences, "Caroline" and the captured East Indiamen.