Battle of the Nile (46 BC)

Battle of the Nile (Great Britain vs France) took place in 46 BC during Alexandrian War.

Battle facts

Year: 46 BC
Date: -0046-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Alexandrian War
Side A: Great Britain
Side B: France
Commanders (A): Horatio Nelson
Commanders (B): Brueys d'Aigalliers
Casualties: approx. 218 killed 677 wounded2,000–5,000 killed and wounded 3,000–3,900 captured 9 ships of the line captured 1 ship of the line destroyed 1 ship of the line scuttled 1 frigate sunk 1 frigate scuttled
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 30.900°, 31.117°