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Berthier
12-09-2011, 03:41
Under Nelson's command at this time were:


Commander

Ship

Notes



Capt. Edward Berry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Edward_Berry,_1st_Baronet)

Vanguard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Vanguard_(1787))

Nelson's flag captain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_captain), Rear Admiral of the Red 1830



Capt. Alexander Ball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Ball)

Alexander (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Alexander_(1778))

Rear Admiral of the Red 1809



Capt. Davidge Gould (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidge_Gould)

Audacious (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Audacious_(1785))

Vice Admiral of the United kingdom 1846, age 88



Capt. Henry D'Esterre Darby (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_D'Esterre_Darby)

Bellerophon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Bellerophon_(1786))

Vice Admiral of the Red 1814



Capt. Thomas Troubridge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Thomas_Troubridge,_1st_Baronet)

Culloden (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Culloden_(1783))

Rear Admiral of the White 1805, lost at sea 1807



Capt. John Peyton

Defence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Defence_(1763))

Rear Admiral of the Red 1808



Capt. Thomas Foley (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Foley_(Royal_Navy_officer))

Goliath (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Goliath_(1781))

Rear Admiral of the UK 1831



Capt. George Blagdon Westcott (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Blagdon_Westcott)

Majestic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Majestic_(1785))

Killed during the battle



Capt. Thomas Louis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Louis)

Minotaur (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Minotaur_(1793))

Rear Admiral of the White 1805, missed Trafalgar whilst re-victualling in Gibralter



Capt. Sir James Saumarez (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Saumarez,_1st_Baron_de_Saumarez)

Orion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Orion_(1787))

Nelson's second in command. Admiral of the Red 1830



Capt. Benjamin Hallowell (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Hallowell_Carew)

Swiftsure (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Swiftsure_(1787))

Admiral of the Blue 1830. Presented Nelson with his coffin made from a piece of mast of the L’Orient



Capt. Ralph Willet Miller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Willet_Miller)

Theseus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Theseus_(1786))

Died in ship board explosion 1799



Capt. Samuel Hood (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Samuel_Hood,_1st_Baronet)

Zealous (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Zealous_(1785))

Vice Admiral of the White 1814



Capt. Thomas Boulden Thompson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Thomas_Thompson,_1st_Baronet)

Leander (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Leander_(1780))

Vice Admiral of the Blue 1814



Lt. Thomas Hardy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Thomas_Hardy,_1st_Baronet)

Mutine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Mutine_(1797))

Vice Admiral 1837

Old Salt
12-09-2011, 06:49
An imperssive list

Attila57
12-09-2011, 11:36
Really interesting list

The Cowman
12-09-2011, 14:30
I like that you linked each of them to their Wikipedia page... very informative!

csadn
12-09-2011, 14:36
Shows what happens when one is under a successful commander.

Comte de Brueys
12-10-2011, 22:37
Did you recognize, that there is only a brigg in this Fleet and no frigates? (Mutine)

The Royal Navy frigate captains missed to rendevous with Nelson and thought he made his way back to Gibraltar after a storm in the Mediterranean sea.

So Nelson lead the campaign vs. Napoleons invasion fleet "without eyes and ears".

Comte de Brueys
12-10-2011, 22:42
The French:

Ship / Cannons / Commander


Le Guerrier / 74 / Jean François Trullet
Le Spartiate / 74 / Maurice Emeriau
L'Aquilon / 74 /Thévenard †
Le Peuple Souverain / 74 / Raccord
Le Franklin / 80 / Armand-Simon-Marie de Blanquet du Chayla
L'Orient (Flaggschiff) / 120 / Comte Brueys †; Louis de Casabianca †
Le Tonnant / 84 / Aristide Aubert Dupetit-Thouars †
L'Heureux / 74 / Etienne
Le Timoléon / 74 / Trullet
Le Mercure / 74 / Cambon
Le Guillaume Tell / 80 / Pierre de Villeneuve
Le Généreux / 74 / LeJoille
La Sérieuse / 36 / Martin
L'Artermise / 36 / Estandlet
La Justice / 40 / Villeneuve
Le Conquérant /74 /Jean Dalbarade
La Diane / 48 /Denis Decrès

Bluedevil
12-11-2011, 07:45
Thanks for sharing this!

csadn
12-11-2011, 15:43
Did you recognize, that there is only a brigg in this Fleet and no frigates? (Mutine)

The Royal Navy frigate captains missed to rendevous with Nelson and thought he made his way back to Gibraltar after a storm in the Mediterranean sea.

So Nelson lead the campaign vs. Napoleons invasion fleet "without eyes and ears".

Hence his quote: "Frigates -- were I to die this moment, want of frigates would be found carved upon my heart".

Berthier
12-12-2011, 02:14
Frigates were like light cavalry, used for scouting, shadowing enemy ships, raiding etc. They were often commanded by (usually) young officers who showed promise and were a much sought after posting.

Frigates had the unusual benefit of giving their commander the most freedom to actually exercise independent command since they were often away from the fleet and sailing alone. They were also highly desirable since they captured many merchant/privateer prizes and could make their captain and crew quite wealthy from the proceeds.

Capt P
12-18-2011, 11:12
Berthier Between you and Anav who needs to do any research. You two are like the Wekipedia of this site. When I figure out how you get Reputation praise frm me.

csadn
12-18-2011, 14:01
Berthier Between you and Anav who needs to do any research. You two are like the Wekipedia of this site. When I figure out how you get Reputation praise frm me.

We're not like Wikipedia - *our* information is accurate (and correctly spelled in most cases). >;)

Anav
12-18-2011, 14:43
We're not like Wikipedia - *our* information is accurate (and correctly spelled in most cases). >;)
Which of my posts have been inaccurate.......I can take the blame for the spelling.

Cmmdre
06-01-2013, 02:33
Great post Daniel. I like the individual links to each captain. Very helpful. :thumbsup: