At this stage the French were sailing roughly in line abreast, with Phoenix and Santa Margarita snapping at Scipions heels. Strachan was about six miles behind the French with Caesar, Hero and Courageux, accompanied by Aeolus, while Namur and Révolutionnaire were some way astern of them.
At this point, the French were sailing roughly parallel to each other, with Phoenix and Santa Margarita nipping at Scipio's heels. Strachan was about six miles behind the French with Caesar, Hero, and Courageux, accompanied by Aeolus, while Namur and Révolutionnaire trailed behind them.