Hood drives the rear division into the melee

Royal George pierced between Républicain and Sans Pareil, engaging two French ships until Glory entered to support her. Montagu fought at long range after Captain James Montagu was killed and a lieutenant assumed command without the same preparation. Ramillies left an ineffective opponent because Captain Henry Harvey could see his brother's Brunswick in severe danger. Majestic waited until the action was largely decided, while Thunderer remained outside the main fighting and claimed to be guarding against the French rear. The division demonstrates how casualties, family loyalty, and interpretations of orders produced radically different conduct inside the same tactical plan.