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How many guns did the British have on their ships overall in the battle of Trafalgar?
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How many died in the Battle of Trafalgar?
Only one vessel was sunk. The rest were captured. In those days, sailors were paid by the ships captured (called prizes) and then sold at auction. Sinking them in battle was lost monies. When ships became steel instead of wood, they no longer could be captured and sold at auction for prize money; with the exception of the Battle of Tsushima in 1905; that was the last time in history in which a battleship FLEET surrendered upon the high seas. But those were steel battleships and they were retained for use, and the others had sunk in battle. At Trafalgar, wooden ships were captured.
How many ships did Nelson have in his fleet at Trafalgar?
Nelson had 33 ships including 27 ships of the line.
Why did the British win the battle of Trafalgar?
The British won the battle of Trafalgar thanks to the innovative tactic of fighting, which allowed the British men of war to break through the long battle line of the allied French and Spanish fleets, splitting them into two part and defeating them piecemeal. A pivotal role was also played by the employment of the "carronades", a type of gun particularly destructive at short distances of which only the British ships were equipped with.
Results of the Battle of Trafalgar?
Lord Nelson's defeat of the Spanish Armarda Charlotte It was Lord Nelsons Royal Navy fleet of 27 ships plus 6 in support against a combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 ships plus 8 in support. By days end the Royal Navy had taken out 22 French/Spanish ships for 0 British ships. Casualties for France/Spain was well over 12,000 men. British casualties over 1,600 men including Lord Nelson, but it definetely proved to be one of Great Britain's finest moments in militery/naval history.
What forces did Nelson face at the Battle of Trafalgar?
well nelson new that napoleon had the biggest fleet so nelson tried to brake the chain of attack
What are the ships called at the battle of Trafalgar?
Wooden sailing ships.
How many died in the Battle of Trafalgar?
Only one vessel was sunk. The rest were captured. In those days, sailors were paid by the ships captured (called prizes) and then sold at auction. Sinking them in battle was lost monies. When ships became steel instead of wood, they no longer could be captured and sold at auction for prize money; with the exception of the Battle of Tsushima in 1905; that was the last time in history in which a battleship FLEET surrendered upon the high seas. But those were steel battleships and they were retained for use, and the others had sunk in battle. At Trafalgar, wooden ships were captured.
What events happened at the battle of trafalgar?
Trafalgar was a naval battle during theNapoleonicera along the strait of the same name. The Spanish built the largest ship with 65 guns on it. It was a combined force of Spanish and french ships versus the English ships under admiral Nelson. Nelson was killed but he won the battle.
What happened after the Battle of Trafalgar?
After the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place in October of 1805, it is what did not happen that may be most significant. With the loss of his battle-fleet to the British off the Cape of Trafalgar, Napoleon did not (and could not) engage in any invasion of Great Britain, since British ships still controlled the seas. However that may be, the victory cemented the reputation of the British navy as foremost among modern nations and contributed to Great Britain's ongoing resistance to the aggressions of Napoleonic France.
Who is the Victor of trafalgar?
The British, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, won at the October 21, 1805, Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's 27 ships were matched against the the combined French and Spanish fleets of 33 warships. The British did not lose a single ship, but they destroyed or captured over half of their enemy's fleet. Although Great Britain won the battle, she lost one of her greatest heroes, for Nelson was mortally wounded by a sniper during the battle and died later that day.
How many ships did Nelson have in his fleet at Trafalgar?
Nelson had 33 ships including 27 ships of the line.
How many ships of the line did the UK have at Trafalgar?
The UK had 27 ships of the line engaged.
Why did the British win the battle of Trafalgar?
The British won the battle of Trafalgar thanks to the innovative tactic of fighting, which allowed the British men of war to break through the long battle line of the allied French and Spanish fleets, splitting them into two part and defeating them piecemeal. A pivotal role was also played by the employment of the "carronades", a type of gun particularly destructive at short distances of which only the British ships were equipped with.
How many British ships were present at the Battle of Midway?
No ships of the Royal Navy took part in the Battle of Midway. It was fought entirely by the ships of the U. S. Pacific Fleet.
Results of the Battle of Trafalgar?
Lord Nelson's defeat of the Spanish Armarda Charlotte It was Lord Nelsons Royal Navy fleet of 27 ships plus 6 in support against a combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 ships plus 8 in support. By days end the Royal Navy had taken out 22 French/Spanish ships for 0 British ships. Casualties for France/Spain was well over 12,000 men. British casualties over 1,600 men including Lord Nelson, but it definetely proved to be one of Great Britain's finest moments in militery/naval history.
What was the ratio of British and spanish ships in the battle against the armada?
10 to 1
What forces did Nelson face at the Battle of Trafalgar?
well nelson new that napoleon had the biggest fleet so nelson tried to brake the chain of attack
