1797. On 27th September has the Order of the Bath conferred on him.
1798. On 29th March joined the Vanguard.
1798. On 30th April arrived off Cadiz.
1798. On 7th June Troubridge reinforces Nelson's squadron of observation by adding ten sail of the line.
1798. On 17th June is off Naples in search of the French fleet.
1798. On 18th June, arrives off Alexandria.
1798. August 1st and 2nd, BATTLE OF THE NILE.
1798. On 22nd September arrives at Naples and is received with great rejoicing. On the 29th Sir William and Lady Hamilton give a grand fête in honour of him. The great battle establishes his fame as the greatest Admiral in the world.
1798. On 6th November he is created Baron Nelson of the Nile and Burnham Thorpe.
1798. On 23rd December he sailed for Palermo with the King of Naples and his family aboard.