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 stage, the French were sailing in a roughly parallel formation, with Phoenix and Santa Margarita pursuing Scipio's retreating ship. Strachan was about six miles back, bringing up Caesar, Hero, and Courageux, accompanied by Aeolus, while Namur and Révolutionnaire trailed far behind.