The French were able to close up during the day, but Tourville was hampered by his efforts to save his flagship, Soleil Royal, which was in a pitiable condition.
În timpul zilei francezii au reușit să se îndepărteze, dar Tourville a fost împiedicat de eforturile sale de a-și salva nava Soleil Royal, care era într-o condiție deplorabilă.