Bellone had 34 guns , including 24 long 8 - pounder guns , and though she had more guns , her broadside was inferior to that on Lord Nelson .
She was on her first cruise of the new wars when she encountered Lord Nelson .
Bellone had 34 guns , including 24 long 8 - pounder guns , and though she had more guns , her broadside was inferior to that on Lord   .
She was on her first cruise of the new wars when she encountered Lord Nelson .