The British losses are given as 170 killed and 577 wounded, including Hawke, who was injured in a gunpowder explosion. French losses are estimated at about eight hundred killed and wounded, with four thousand prisoners. Every British ship had suffered damage, and the captured French ships were in poor condition, four having lost their masts. The squadron had to lie to for a couple of days to make repairs. That work limited what the victors could immediately do after winning the action.
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Battle damage delays the pursuit after Cape Finisterre
Capturing the French escort left Hawke with damaged ships and prizes that needed immediate repairs at sea.