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1. The death of Nelson.
*The death of Nelson. An illustration of Lord Nelson's death during the Battle of Trafalgar. Admiral Hardy is by Nelson's side who is seen lying on the deck of HMS...
2. The fleet of the East India Company homeward bound from China engaging and repulsing a French squadron near the Straits of Malacca, on 15 February 1804.
*The fleet of the East India Company homeward bound from China engaging and repulsing a French squadron near the Straits of Malacca, on 15 February 1804. On 15 February 1804, a fleet of the East India Company carrying tea from China was intercepted by a French squadron led by Vice-Admiral Linois...
3. The Illumination at the Admiralty to celebrate the peace after the Crimean War.
*The Illumination at the Admiralty to celebrate the peace after the Crimean War. In July 1853 Russia occupied territories in the Crimea that had previously been controlled by Turkey. Britain and France were concerned about Russian...
4. The Temeraire of 98 guns.
*The Temeraire of 98 guns. Launched at Chatham in 1798, the 'Temeraire' was broken up by Messrs Beatson at Rotherhithe in September 1838. She was commanded by Captain Elias...
5. Plan of the commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar.
*Plan of the commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar. This plan shows the placement of the British, French and Spanish ships at the start of the Battle of Trafalgar. It also shows the name of the vessels...
6. British sailors boarding a man-of-war.
*British sailors boarding a man-of-war. The vessel depicted is the Man-of-War 'Hermione', a ship from the French Navy. The cutting out raid was a method of attack usually undertaken while...
7. Monument erected in St Paul's Cathedral to the memory of Admiral Earl Howe. Frontispiece to the European Magazine, Vol 74.
*Monument erected in St Paul's Cathedral to the memory of Admiral Earl Howe. Frontispiece to the European Magazine, Vol 74. Admiral Earl Howe earned the dubious nickname 'Black Dick' because he was said never to smile unless a battle was about to begin. Richard Howe was...
8. An accurate plan of the three positions of the British Fleet before Lord Nelson commenced the action...21 Oct 1805...
*An accurate plan of the three positions of the British Fleet before Lord Nelson commenced the action...21 Oct 1805... A plan of ships and their positions at day-break, at 9am, and just before the Battle of Trafalgar. All the ships are named, along with the names of...
 
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