1796
French Coast Blockade Command Exercised
Nelson directs ships assigned to contain French coastal traffic and naval movement.
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Nelson directs ships assigned to contain French coastal traffic and naval movement.
Jervis gives Nelson independent command of vessels maintaining the blockade along the French coast.
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