but the tide was running in the wrong direction and she was forced to anchor, giving Hood the chance to attack at close quarters. The two ships were of equal force, both seventy-fours, but Hercule was newly commissioned; after more than an hour and a half of bloody fighting at close quarters she struck her flag, having lost over three hundred men. On Mars 31 men were killed and 60 wounded. Among the dead was Captain Hood, mortally wounded in the thigh – he had been cut in the femoral artery. He is said to have died just as the sword of the French captain L'Hériter was being put in his hand. Hood has a house named after him at The Royal Hospital School, Suffolk. See also His brother, Admiral Sir Samuel Hood (1762–1814). His cousin once removed, Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724–1816) His cousin once removed, Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (1726–1814). His grandson Admiral Lord Hood (1824–1901) Notes References William James, Naval History of Great Britain, 1793–1827. 1758 births 1798 deaths People from West Dorset District Royal Navy officers Royal Navy personnel of the French Revolutionary Wars British military personnel killed in the French Revolutionary Wars Royal Navy personnel of the American Revolutionary War Alexander