Leviathan dismasted America during a two-hour duel before leaving to support Queen Charlotte in the centre. Russell had failed to break the line and lost a topmast under Téméraire's fire. She then fired on passing ships and joined Leviathan in attacking the French centre. Russell's boats took America's surrender and put sailors aboard to secure the prize. Men from Royal Sovereign later replaced that boarding party.
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Leviathan disables America and Russell secures the prize
America's capture involved both Leviathan's gunnery and Russell's boats taking possession after the duel.