One gun of the Penelope had been disabled, and two of the Alexandra.

Only five men had been killed, altogether, and twenty-seven wounded.
No sign was made of surrender, and an occasional fire was kept up on the forts, to prevent the Egyptians from repairing damages.

At one o'clock, twelve volunteers from the Invincible started to destroy the guns of Fort Mex.

Their fire had ceased, and no men were to be seen in the fort; but they might have been lying in wait to attack any landing party.
On nearing the shore, the surf was found to be too heavy for the boat to pass through it, and Major Tulloch and six men swam ashore and entered the fort.

It was found to be deserted, and all the guns but two ten-inch pieces dismounted.