In pursuit of this strategy, a fleet led by Cornelis Tromp was deployed to sow chaos along the French coastline.

Following a council of war, a decision was made to execute the landing on the following day, July 4, with the naval fleet providing protective cover.

[1]Tromp, along with other admirals, made multiple visits ashore to inspect the soldiers, as some did not adhere to regulations and engaged in prohibited plundering.

This resulted in an extensive looting spree where they confiscated belongings from various houses, even going so far as to tear open beds and shake out the feathers.

When attempts were made by the crew of Jan van Brakel to load goods onto the ships, Tromp fired a warning shot and confiscated the acquired items.

By July 20, substantial acquisitions including books, hay, wood, and livestock were loaded from the French onto Dutch ships and distributed as spoils.

Tromp dispatched a reconnaissance expedition to scout the sea, which yielded no significant findings but resulted in the capture of one French frigate and several fishing vessels.