After the destruction of the "Orient", "Swiftsure", in company with , continued to exchange fire with the "Franklin", until she surrendered. "Swiftsure" then moved on to engage the "Tonnant", eventually helping to drive her ashore. "Swiftsure" had seven killed and 22 wounded during the battle. Hallowell received a Gold Medal for his role in the battle, and "Swiftsure"′s first lieutenant, Thomas Cowan, was promoted to commander. After the battle Hallowell and "Swiftsure" took over Aboukir island on 8 August, destroying several enemy guns, and carrying the rest away. Two days later, on 10 August, "Swiftsure" came across and captured the 16-gun corvette "Fortune".