[31] The following memorandum was communicated to the squadron before bearing up for Gibraltar Bay:
Memorandum
Cæsar, 5th July 1801.
If the Rear-admiral finds the enemy's ships in a situation to be attacked, the following is the order in which it is to be executed:
The Venerable to lead into the bay, and pass the enemy's ships without anchoring;
The Pompée to anchor abreast of the inner ship of the enemy's line;
| The | Audacious, | } | |
| " | Cæsar, | } | to anchor abreast of the enemy's ships |
| " | Spencer, | } | and batteries; |
| " | Hannibal, | } | |
| { | to keep under sail, and annoy the enemy's | ||
| " | Superb, | { | batteries and gun-boats during the attack |
| " | Thames, | { | assisted by the Plymouth lugger. |
The boats of the different ships to be lowered down and armed, in readiness to act where required.
Given on board the Cæsar, off Tariffa,
5th July 1801.
James Saumarez.
To the respective Captains.