When did the Battle of the Nile take place?
The Battle of the Nile took place on the 1st of August 1798. Lookouts on HMS Zealous reported the French anchored in Aboukir Bay at 14:00 that day.
Questions about Battle of the Nile
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the British fleet during the Battle of the Nile?
Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson commanded the British fleet during the Battle of the Nile. He had previously lost an arm at Santa Cruz de Tenerife and was blinded in one eye during fighting in Corsica in 1794.
Where did the Battle of the Nile occur?
The Battle of the Nile occurred in Aboukir Bay, a shallow anchorage stretching from Abu Qir to Rosetta. The bay was protected by extensive rocky shoals running into it from a promontory guarded by Aboukir Castle.
How many ships were involved in the Battle of the Nile?
Brueys ordered thirteen ships of the line to form up along the northeastern edge of the shoals in Aboukir Bay. The British fleet initially appeared as eleven ships because Swiftsure and Alexander were returning from scouting operations at Alexandria.
What were the casualties of the Battle of the Nile?
British casualties totaled 218 killed and approximately 677 wounded with Bellerophon suffering 201 casualties and Majestic losing 193 men. French casualties ranged from 2,000 to 5,000 with estimates suggesting a median point of 3,500 including nearly 2,000 killed half dying aboard Orient alone.