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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.
No British Ships were lost in the Battle of Trafalgar while 21 Franco-Spanish Ships were captured and one destroyed.
The Battle of Trafalgar was quite possibly the single most decisive Naval Victory in the history of Maritime Warfare.
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Which battle did British Admiral Horatio Nelson die in?
Admiral Horatio Nelson died on his flagship HMS Victory, at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.
When did Order of battle at the Battle of Trafalgar happen?
Order of battle at the Battle of Trafalgar happened in 1805.
What was the name of the ship lord nelson died on?
HMS Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October, 1805.
Which battle is Horatio Nelson most famous for?
Battle of Trafalgar
In which Battle did the British defeat the French fleet in 1805?
That would be the battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, at which Vice-Admiral Nelson died in the moment of victory.
How many Brittish died in the Battle of Trafalgar?
1,700 British died in the battle of Trafalgar and maybe even more.
Horatio Nelson fought and died during which battle?
he died during the battle of trafalgar
Which battle did British Admiral Horatio Nelson die in?
Admiral Horatio Nelson died on his flagship HMS Victory, at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 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.
Who was pickled on Gibraltar when they died?
Admiral Horatio Nelson, after the Battle of Trafalgar.
When did Order of battle at the Battle of Trafalgar happen?
Order of battle at the Battle of Trafalgar happened in 1805.
Which famous figure stands on top of the columm in Trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who died from wounds at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, stans on top of the column in Trafalgar Square.
Did Pierre de Villeneuve die during the battle of Trafalgar?
No he did not die in the battle. He died in a hotel room.
How many Royal Marines served at the Battle of Trafalgar?
A total of 2,700 were in service under Nelson at Trafalgar.
When did Battle of Trafalgar happen?
Battle of Trafalgar happened on 1805-10-21.
How many injured in the battle of Trafalgar?
About 3,000 crewmen were wounded.
What was trafalgar square called before the battle of trafalgar?
Trafalgar Square didn't exist before the battle. It was built to commemorate Nelson's victory.
