聯合艦隊
In October, the frigate squadron was acting as the eyes of the British fleet. When the Combined Fleet put to sea on 19 October, "Phoebe" was first in line, followed by "Naiad" and the third rate . Capel spotted the Combined Fleet's exit and notified Nelson. As the combined fleet approached the British over the next couple of days, the frigates shadowed it, reporting on its movements.