The attempt was renewed on 9 October 1806 using Congreve rockets, and the next days by gunfire, with no effect.

On 8 October she took part in the bombardment of the town using Congreve rockets.

The ship fired a Congreve rocket that struck a junk near the admiral.

These troops briefly returned fire until a Congreve rocket killed a civilian.

Others attribute the victory to a 7-hour siege of artillery or the use of Congreve rockets.

His force totaled 4,370 men, with one 6-pounder gun, two 3-pounder guns and sixty frames for launching Congreve rockets.

Heavy artillery pieces needed a team of 12 horses, while Congreve rockets required about 25 horses.

His submarine was equipped by 6 Congreve rockets.

The British garrison fired back with their Congreve rockets.

This early Congreve rocket weighed about 32 pounds (14.5 kilograms).