The starboard quarter boat was the first cutter, pulled by six oars, and this was for Christy and Mr.Amblen, with the regular coxswain and three hands in the bow.

The second cutter was in charge of Mr.
Flint, and followed the other boat, keeping near enough to obtain her course in the twists of the channel.
It was a long pull to the Seahorse Key, and a moderate stroke was taken as well not to tire the men as to avoid all possible noise.

When the first cutter was abreast of the Key, the pilot pointed out the dark outline of the peninsula, which was less than a mile distant.

No vessel could be seen; but the pilot thought they might be concealed by the railroad buildings on the point.

Christy asked where the battery was which the pilot thought he could locate, and the spot was indicated to him.