The Brigade engaged in numerous actions against the rebel forces and most notably in the campaign that led to the Relief of Lucknow. They fought alongside a similar brigade formed by the crew of the "Shannon", which was captained by William Peel , son of Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel and Victoria Cross recipient. The "Shannon"s brigade landed a considerable force of mobile guns and rifle companies, while the "Pearl"s Naval Brigade deployed mostly rifle companies. Capt. Peele took his men rapidly inland to Allahabad and Cawnpore, but he was severely injured at the Siege of Lucknow.