Horatio Nelson18 May 1803
Hoists his flag in HMS Victory for Mediterranean command.
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Hoists his flag in HMS Victory for Mediterranean command.
Commands HMS Victory during the battle.
Serves as Victory's captain beside Nelson during Trafalgar.
Commands the British fleet from HMS Victory at Trafalgar.
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