Battle of The Nile 18th March 2005
British Fleet Under Sail
The British fleet enters Aboukir Bay
The Enemey Fleet Is Sighted
Battle is joined
The Gurierre is pounded !
Battle is truly joined. Zealous is on fire, while Vanguard turns to pierce the French line
9.15 The Mellee. The British centre is in action, while the rear and the Majestic move up to engage the French
Mutinee forces Gurierre to strike, while the Serieuse strikes after being boarded by the Audacious
9.40
L'Orient engaged
The French Van is battered into submission
10.40
10.55 3 x French 74's and the Serious, all struck
10.55 Aquilon about to explode under fire from Vanguard
10.55 Purpure Sovereign, Franklin, L'Orient and Tonnant
10.55 French Rear Division doing serious damage to Alexander and Culloden
10.55 Composite of whole action