This day in naval history

[Ed Rotondaro]

Hi:

Two hundred and three years ago Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain off Cape Trafalgar which has given its name to the battle. It was a time of wooden ships and iron men. Nelson died heroically knowing he had defeated the threat of invasion to England. May he rest in peace.

[paladin5]

Hi:

Two hundred and three years ago Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain off Cape Trafalgar which has given its name to the battle. It was a time of wooden ships and iron men. Nelson died heroically knowing he had defeated the threat of invasion to England. May he rest in peace.


*salutes one of histories greatest admirals*

[JMS]

Hi:

Two hundred and three years ago Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain off Cape Trafalgar which has given its name to the battle. It was a time of wooden ships and iron men. Nelson died heroically knowing he had defeated the threat of invasion to England. May he rest in peace.

The legend...

It was a glorious day indeed but by then the threat of invasion had disappeared, the combined fleet losses were more of chink than anihilation and the French navy was rebuilt promptly to make up losses (which reached 100% when the ships in Cadiz surrendered to the Spaniards). Moreover, Nappy went on causing havoc until 1812, when he met Russia...