In this battle, all but two of the ships under the command of the Comte de Brueys were lost to Lord Nelson's fleet.
Alexander Ball and Thomas Troubridge were part of the "Band of Brothers" formed at this battle.  In this skirmish, empty paint cans on one ship caught on fire after a bombardment by the  Bellerophon. Early in this battle, the Goliath and Zealous took advantage of another ship not having its landward guns manned. On the way to this battle, forces on the losing side seized (*) Malta. The losing commander died shortly before his flagship, the Orient, was destroyed. In this battle, all but two of the ships under the command of the Comte de Brueys were lost to Lord Nelson's fleet. For 10 points, name this 1798 naval battle fought near Alexandria.
Alexander Ball and Thomas Troubridge were part of the "Band of Brothers" formed at this battle.  
Battle of the Nile [or Battle of Aboukir Bay]