The naval brigade continued to grow, however, and reached a total strength of 614 men at Federation.

Carried away by their initial success, however, the brigade failed to rally and continued towards the French positions.

Suffering from disease and with rations running low, the brigade continued along the eastern fork of the track.

By daybreak however their guide reported he was lost, so the brigade continued alone.

The brigade continued their advance capturing several villages in the following days.

The 130th Engineers conducted rapid repairs to allow the brigades to continue to move through.

During 1917 the brigade continued to fight along the Isonzo river.

The brigade, however, continued to function in the mid-Ulster area.

Nevertheless the brigade was not silent and continued to launch attacks.

During this period the brigade and the Marine battalions that worked with it continued to suffer steady casualties.