When the British landed at Abukir Bay on 1 March 1801, the fort was garrisoned by a total of around 300 men, comprising a unit of veterans or "invalides" supported by artillery and infantry from the 61st demi-brigade.
The fort was garrisoned by a total of around 300 men "invalides" supported by artillery and infantry from the 61st demi-brigade. Men were comprising a unit of veterans or. This was around 300. The British landed at Abukir Bay on 1 March 1801.