In 1782 the fort was captured by the French, led by La Pérouse; since the English, led by Samuel Hearne, were greatly outnumbered, they surrendered without firing a shot.
The fort was captured by the French. This was in 1782. The French was led by La Pérouse. They surrendered without firing a shot. The English were greatly outnumbered. The English was led by Samuel Hearne.