French and British officers and engineers were sent on 20 July on Fury, a wooden Bulldog-class paddle sloop, to survey the harbour of Sevastopol and the coast near it. They managed to get close to the harbour mouth to inspect the formidable batteries. Returning, they reported that they believed that 15,000–20,000 troops were encamped. Ships were prepared to transport horses, and siege equipment was both manufactured and imported.
French and British officers and engineers were sent on 20 July on Fury a wooden Bulldog-class paddle sloop to survey the harbour of Sevastopol and the coast near it They managed to get close to the harbour mouth to inspect the formidable batteries Returning they reported that they believed that 15000–20000 troops were encamped Ships were prepared to transport horses and siege equipment was both manufactured and imported