In this military encounter, British forces undertook an operation with the aim of capturing the strategic Elmina Fort.

During the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, the British undertook an expedition led by Thomas Shirley with the objective of capturing Dutch forts situated along the Gold Coast.

He initiated the offensive by discharging one of his lower deck guns and subsequently raising the British flag atop the mast of the ship.

During this period, the British encountered formidable resistance from the Dutch defenders, as well as African slaves who were participating in the defense.

Additionally, it was noted that the British had suffered the destruction of their siege equipment, further impairing their ability to continue the capture of the fort.