 Although several boats were in danger of being run down by the French ships and one even bumped alongside "Minerve", all eventually rejoined "Nereide" safely.The opportunity to cause significant damage to the French in the narrow channel had been lost, with "Bellone" joining the squadron in passing through the channel with minimal resistance.In addition to British losses in the explosion at the fort, two men had been killed and one wounded on "Nereide".