For ten points, name this naval battle fought in Aboukir Bay, a decisive victory for Horatio Nelson that stranded Napoleon's armies in Egypt.
The HMS Culloden ran aground on shoals just before this battle, taking itself and the Mutine out of the battle. Despite this setback, the victorious commander's other thirteen ships-of-the-line managed to encircle the opposing fleet in a pincer movement, capturing or burning all of the opposing fleet except for the Guillaume Tell and the Généreux, which escaped. News of the victory was delayed when the Leander was captured while trying to return to England, but the Leander was the only English ship damaged during this battle, a resounding defeat for the French. For ten points, name this naval battle fought in Aboukir Bay, a decisive victory for Horatio Nelson that stranded Napoleon's armies in Egypt.
The HMS Culloden ran aground on shoals just before this battle, taking itself and the Mutine out of the battle.
Battle of the {Nile} (accept “Battle of {Aboukir} Bay” early)