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13. Royal Sovereign 100 Admiral Collingwood, and Capt. Rotheran.
14. Mars 74 Capt. Duff.
15. Belleisle 74 Capt. Hargood.
16. Tonnant 80 Capt. Tyler.
17. Bellerophon 74 Capt. Cooke.
18. Colossus 74 Capt. Morris.
19. Achille 74 Capt. King.
20. Polyphemus 64 Capt. Redmill.
21. Revenge 74 Capt. Moorson.
22. Swiftsure 74 Capt. Rutherford.
23. Defence 74 Capt. Hope.
24. Thunderer 74 Lieut. Stockham.
25. Defiance 74 Capt. Durham.
26. Prince 74 Capt. Grindall.
27. Dreadnought 98 Capt. Conn.
Senior Lieutenants Pilfold and Stockham commanded for Captains
Brown and Lechmere, who were called home to give evidence
on the enquiry into the conduct of Sir Robert Calder.
FRIGATES, &c.
Ships. Guns. Commanders.
1. Euryalus 36 The Honourable Capt. Blackwood.
2. Sirius 36 Capt. Prowse.
3. Phoebe 36 Capt. Capel.
4. Naiad 36 Capt. Parker.
5. Pickle schooner 10 Lieut. Lapenotiere.
6. Entreprenante cutter 10 Lieut. Puyer.
While they were approaching the enemy's line, Lord Nelson repeatedly
declared, that it was the happiest day of his life; and that, from the
plan of his intended attack, he entertained not the smallest doubt that,
before night, he should gain possession of at least twenty of their
ships. The last signal which preceded the battle, was an emanation from
his great mind which will long be remembered; this was a private signal
to the fleet, communicating by telegraph the following most emphatic
sentiment--
"England expects every man to do his duty."
This took place exactly at twelve o'clock, and the battle instantly
commenced by the leading ships of the columns attempting to break
through the enemy's line: Lord Nelson, in the Victory, about the tenth
ship from the van; Vice-Admiral Collingwood, in the Royal Sovereign,
about the twelfth from the rear. When Vice-Admiral Collingwood, at the
head of the division under his orders, began the attack, and broke
through the enemy's line, Lord Nelson, turning round to his officers,
with the highest exultation, said--"Look at that noble fellow! Observe
the stile in which he carries hi
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