The orthodox method of attack was in line ahead (hence the term line of battle), both fleets running parallel to each other, and firing broadsides at their opposing number.
Uhlobo lokuhlasela ngokusesikweni lwaluhambelana ngaphambili (yiyo lonto kukho igama umgca wemfazwe), nazo zomobini iinqanawa zemikhosi eyayihamba enye ecaleni kwenye, kwaye zidubulana.