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How many ships did Nelson have in his fleet at Trafalgar?
Nelson had 33 ships including 27 ships of the line.
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.
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.
Who was British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson. There was actually 3 British Admirals at the Battle of Cape Trafalgar. The Commander in Chief was Vice Admiral of the White Lord Nelson who was killed during the action by a musket shot. The second in command was Vice Admiral of the Blue Cuthbert Collingwood who became Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean on Nelsons death. The third in command was Rear Admiral of the White the Earl of Northesk.
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
Where can you found Nelsons column?
You can find (not found) Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square in London.
What are the ships called at the battle of Trafalgar?
Wooden sailing ships.
When was nelsons colomn made in?
Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
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.
Where is Nelson's Column?
Nelsons Column stands in Trafalgar Square London, and was built to commemorate the death of Admiral Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar. See related link for a picture and more details.
Is Nelsons Column in Picadilly Circus?
No, Nelson's Column is located in Trafalgar Square, in London, England; Picadiily Circus is within walking distance of the Square, however.
What type of metal are the the lions in Trafalgar Square made out of?
Bullets from old ships when they fight
How many ships did Nelson loose at Trafalgar?
None, but they did lose their commander Horatio Nelson.
How tall is nelsons column?
How tall is atmosphere in kilometer?
Why is there a nelsons column in trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson was, and still is, a British Naval hero, famous for having beaten Napoleon's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, even though he was mortally wounded in the battle. When a new square was laid out in London in the 1820's, it was decided that it would be called Trafalgar Square to commemorate Nelson's victory and erect a statue of the great man on top of the column which is now known as Nelson's Column.
What other landmarks are near Big Ben?
River Thames, Houses of Parliament, Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, Eros in Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, etc. etc. etc
