John Jervis1796
The position of Commander in Chief of the fleet in the Mediterranean passes to Sir John Jervis, who appoints Nelson to be Commodore and to exercise independent command over the ships blockading the French coast
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The position of Commander in Chief of the fleet in the Mediterranean passes to Sir John Jervis, who appoints Nelson to be Commodore and to exercise independent command over the ships blockading the French coast
Nelson exercises independent command over ships blockading the French coast.
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