Norwegian Poul S. Stub, who was held in slavery in Tripoli after his merchant ship Providentia had been captured, observed the battle from the land and wrote up his impressions. Bille then blockaded the harbor, stopping trade. Subsequent negotiations resulted in a peace treaty on 25 May. Denmark agreed to continue to pay tribute, but at a reduced rate. Bille was also able to buy the freedom of the Danish prisoners. Aftermath Bille remained in the Mediterranean until 1801 with a force that the Danish government increased to three frigates and two brigs. After the Danish government recalled him to become the chief of the naval defense, the Danish flotilla remained, continuing to protect Danish shipping for a few more years. Bille went on to command a division of the navy in the Battle of Copenhagen. Ships involved Denmark-Norway (Bille) Najaden 40 (flag) Sarpen 18 Unnamed xebec Tripoli Meshuda 28 2 other xebecs of 28 guns 3 smaller vessels References Citation T. A. Topsøe-Jensen og Emil Marquard (1935) “Officerer i den dansk-norske Søetat 1660-1814 og den danske Søetat 1814-1932“. Two volumes. Download here. Conflicts in 1797 1797 19th century in Tripoli, Libya History of Tripoli, Libya 1797 in Africa Denmark–Libya relations