 There had been no strong winds in the bay and "Iphigenia" was forced to resort to slowly warping towards the mouth of the channel in the hope of escaping the approaching French reinforcements.Boats had removed the crews of "Sirius" and "Magicienne" to Île de la Passe, where the fortifications had been strengthened, but supplies were running low and "Magicienne"'s launch was sent to Île Bourbon to request urgent reinforcement and resupply from Rowley's remaining squadron.On the morning of 27 August, Lambert discovered the brig "Entreprenant" off the harbour mouth and three French sail approaching in the distance.