Nelson remains in Aboukir Bay until 16 August to assess the French position in Egypt. Papers recovered from captured ships supply intelligence for that work and his reports. Leander carries the dispatches toward St Vincent while news of the victory begins spreading more widely. With Edward Berry injured and leaving the post, Nelson appoints Thomas Hardy as his new flag captain.
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Nelson turns battlefield prizes into intelligence
Nelson remains in Aboukir Bay for two weeks to assess captured documents, prepare reports, and appoint Hardy as flag captain.