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21.10.1805 Sea Battle of Trafalgar. Admiral Nelson and his fleet of 27 line ships could beat the French Admiral Villeneuve and his French/Spanish fleet of 33 line ships - only 11 ships escaped - close to Cape Trafalgar south of Cádiz Spain. Immortal became his address to his seamen prior to the encounter: "England expects that every man will do his duty." The sentence was flagged to his fleet. The overwhelming victory secured the British global maritime predominance for one century. During the sea battle Nelson, standing close to Captain Smith on the Victory rear deck, was shot by a Tyrolean sniper sitting in the mast of a French vessel.
Admiral Villeneuve retired from the French Navy soon after the battle and was later found stabbed to death in his house. His grave is unknown.
Lady Emma Hamilton suffered deeply from Nelson's death and led an adventurous life until she died in poverty in Calais 1815.
Nelson's flagship "Victory" had been built in the sea arsenal of Cotham in 1765 as a line ship of first class with a total length of 101,4 m, a hull length of 64,74 m, a width on deck of 19,5 m and a height of 71,76 m, the length/width ratio was 3,3.
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What year was Napoleon defeated by the British Navy?
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought in 1805.
Why did Napoleon's invasion of Britain fail in 1805?
The joint French and Spanish fleet was defeated by Nelson at Trafalgar.
When did napoleon lose the battle of Trafalgar?
He was not personally at Trafalgar; but his navy lost the engagement on 21 October 1805.
Scene of a nval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the british defeated the french fleet in 1805?
Trafalgar
Who was the invading England in 1805?
In 1805, England was not being invaded. Instead, England was part of the Grand Alliance that was fighting against France under Napoleon Bonaparte, who was trying to expand his empire throughout Europe. The Battle of Trafalgar, a major naval battle in October 1805, was a significant event in this conflict.
Who defeated Napoleon Bonaparte in Trafalgar 1805?
Nelson
What year was Napoleon defeated by the British Navy?
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought in 1805.
What is the purpose of Trafalgar Square?
To honor those that died in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 when Britain's navy defeated Napoleon I of France.
Why did Napoleon's invasion of Britain fail in 1805?
The joint French and Spanish fleet was defeated by Nelson at Trafalgar.
When did napoleon lose the battle of Trafalgar?
He was not personally at Trafalgar; but his navy lost the engagement on 21 October 1805.
Which battles foiled Napoleon's scheme of invading England in 1805?
Battle of Trafalgar
Why was Napoleon defeated at Trafalgar?
By superior training of the ordinary seaman and gunner.
What were the results waging battle of trafalgar?
Napoleon was defeated by Nelson(a British commander)
Scene of a naval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the British defeated the French fleet in 1805?
Trafalgar
Scene of a nval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the british defeated the french fleet in 1805?
Trafalgar
What was the scene of a naval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the British defeated the French fleet in 1809?
It was 1805...Trafalgar.
Where did the British navy end Napoleon's plans to invade Britain?
The British navy end Napoleon's plan to invade Britain at Cape Trafalgar on Oct. 31, 1805, where the French - Spanish fleet under Adm. Pierre de Villeneuve was defeated by Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson.
