January 1803Portsmouth Block MillsMarc Isambard Brunel
The first series of Brunel's machines is installed to manufacture medium-sized pulley blocks.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1803, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The first series of Brunel's machines is installed to manufacture medium-sized pulley blocks.
Hoists his flag in HMS Victory for Mediterranean command.
A second series of Brunel's machines is installed to manufacture smaller pulley blocks.
War against Scindia of Gwalior & his allies
Wins his first military victory
The fall of Gawilghur removes a major Maratha stronghold from the campaign.
Surrender of Gawilghur
Appointed commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean.
Appointed commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean.
Palmerston studies at St John's College, Cambridge (1803'g1806)
Cobbett founds the "Parliamentary Debates", later to become Hansard
Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel Commander of the Romsey Volunteers
Continues his political rise as Lord Hawkesbury before later succeeding as Earl of Liverpool.
Begins the long blockade of the French fleet at Toulon.
Commands the French fleet Nelson watches at Toulon.
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