All three captured ships were taken into the Royal Navy. The name of "Alexandre" reverted to the former "Alexander", and although James suggests that the ship was never again fit for frontline service, this claim is refuted by "Alexander"'s presence in the line at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 under Captain Alexander Ball. "Tigre" retained her French name, while "Formidable", as there was already a ship by that name in the Royal Navy, became HMS "Belleisle", apparently due to confusion between the islands of Groix and Belle Île in the aftermath of the battle. "Belleisle" had a long and successful career, fighting at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 under Captain William Hargood.