The combined fleets of France and Spain met that of England at TRAFALGAR (13) on 21 October 1805. Vice-Admirals NELSON (30) in the VICTORY (27), and COLLINGWOOD (16dn) faced Vice-Admiral VILLENEUVE (19), in the BUCENTAURE (12), and Admiral GRAVINA (22). A COLUMN was later erected in Nelson’s honour.
First prize Jamie Thomson, Hungerford, Berks
Runners-up Magdalena Deptula, Eton, Berks; John Cottrell, Clifton, Bristol
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