She arrived at Port Dalhousie the same evening and proceeded through the Welland Canal and Lake Erie to Windsor, where trouble was expected.

Her officers and crew were a resolute and able lot of men, who were patriotic to the core, and were keen to get into action with the enemy.

It had been rumored that a Fenian fleet was being fitted out on the Upper Lakes to assist in Gen.

Sweeny's programme, therefore all on board the "Rescue" were vigilant and expectant that they would have an opportunity to meet a Fenian gunboat on Lake Erie and prove their mettle.
The roster of the Toronto Naval Brigade on this expedition was as follows: Captain.

W.F.McMaster; Lieutenant, Alex.