Consequently, the galleys began by firing a few random shots at the British vessels before anchoring a safe distance away and beginning a heavy cannonade.

One vessel, which had anchored near Vieux-Fort, they boarded and brought off under a heavy but apparently harmless cannonade.

During 23 July a heavy cannonade and musketry duel took place.

The two ships kept up a heavy cannonade for the next fifteen minutes at extreme close range before the French ship suddenly hauled up at 06:30.

A heavy cannonade was then commenced against Davout's troops as they retreated toward Vyazma.

The engagement began in earnest at 2.30pm, and a heavy cannonade was maintained between the two frigates until 5pm.

The wind carried the intermittent rumble of the heavy cannonade to him, and the sound was growing both steadier and louder as it drew closer.

But their further advance was checked by the heavy cannonade of the Jessore artillery.

Of these, 13 killed, 32 wounded and 6 missing were from the Royal Scots, who had endured a heavy cannonade while grounded in their boats.

However, British cannon proved effective, as a heavy cannonade on the French batteries allowed them to hold out long enough for reinforcements.