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French Perspective on the Battle of Trafalgar

August 9, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

During the great battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, the French 74 gun ship of the line Redoutable engaged the British 100 gun warships Victory and Temeraire, nearly capturing Nelson’s own flagship (HMS Victory) before being beaten by […]

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Lieutenant Paul Harris Nicholas’ Account of the Battle of Trafalgar

July 17, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

This first-person account of the Battle of Trafalgar comes to us from Lieutenant Paul Harris Nicholas, Royal Marines, who was serving aboard the HMS Belleisle at the time. It was given aboard the HMS Bijou in 1829. I was […]

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Royal Navy Uniforms: Lord Nelson Album

July 3, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Lord Nelson’s reputation as one of the greatest naval minds of the Napoleonic Era is not a modern invention. He was considered a hero during his lifetime, long before Trafalgar, to the extent that many […]

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Racing From Victory: Delivering the News of Trafalgar

May 10, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

The race to bring home news of the outcome of the Battle of Trafalgar was an unusual contest between a little-known West Country man in the small schooner Pickle, and a well connected, ambitious captain of […]

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(Delusional) Spanish Report of Victory at Trafalgar

May 2, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

From the Gazeta de Madrid. London, November 26th (1805) In society, at the theatre and places of entertainment, at balls, all the ladies in evening dress wear cypress in their head-dress in memory of Lord […]

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Nelson’s Letters Leading up to Trafalgar

April 5, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

The following dispatches and diary entries are taken from a book of Nelson’s letters. They give us deep insight into the working of that great man’s mind as well as all the preparations and maneuvering […]

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Nelson’s Signal to the Fleet

April 3, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

The signal issued by Lord Nelson from the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar is famous for its patriotism and poignancy. It was communicated via flags hoisted in a specific order.

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Letter to Admiral Collingwood Immediately After Trafalgar

April 3, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

From an officer on HMS Euralyus 26 October, 1805

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Spanish Order of Battle at Trafalgar

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October 21, 1805

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French Order of Battle at Trafalgar

April 3, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

October 21, 1805

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