According to tidings from Alexandria dated 10 September was the harbour empty caused by the departure of the Turkish fleet of which none news was received. Caused by a very favourable was she within 12 hours no longer visible. The Egyptian squadron of Mehemed-Ali consisted of 5 frigates, 7 corvettes, 6 brigs and 3 goelettes commanded by Moharem-Bey son-in-law of the pasha who had as flagship the 60-gun frigate built at Marseille. On board were several officers of the French navy like rear admiral Letellier, captain van Benpart, lieutenants Regnière and Chabert and the clerk of the rear admiral Motraire. On board of the frigate Suraya was lieutenant Isnard, on board of the corvette Amazone ensign Mafra, on board of the corvette Gazelle built at Marseille ensign Luciano, on board of the corvette Lionne ensign Ledentie, on board of the brig Epre was Briand, on board of the brig Medrie-Saba artillery lieutenant Hulot who commanded the fire ship and while on board of the corvette Washington none Frenchman was.
