 The seizure of the "Eliza Russell" proved to be a diplomatic incident of some note, almost resulting in the United Kingdom's refusal to recognize the Republic of Texas.The ships, running low on water, started back to Galveston, but not before "Brutus" captured "Rafaelita" on 17 August and blockaded Matamoros.On 27 August 1837, both ships arrived in Galveston and "Brutus" crossed the sandbar and entered Galveston harbor.