When was it published?

September 27, 1805 in The Enquirer

Foreign News September 27, 1805

The Enquirer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Vice Adm. Villeneuve, Gravina, Vice Adm. Sir Robert Calder

Q: What keywords are associated?

European Intelligence, Combined Fleets, France Spain, Sir Robert Calder, Naval Force, Ship Guns, Fleet Comparison

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What is this article about?

European intelligence report comparing the naval strength (ships and guns) of the combined French and Spanish fleets under Vice Admirals Villeneuve and Gravina against British Vice Admiral Sir Robert Calder's squadron.

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European Intelligence.

The following is the comparative force and weight of metal of the combined fleets and Sir Robert Calder's:—

COMBINED FLEETS OF FRANCE AND SPAIN.

Vice Adm. Villeneuve and Gravina.

Bucentaure 80
Neptune 80
Indomptable 80
L'Aigle 80
Atlas 74
Swiftsure 74
Berwick 74
Montblanc 74
Intrépide 74
Pluton 74
Scipion 71
Santa Rafael 84
71
74
Argonauta 74
Bahama 74
Terrible 88
San Jacinto 61
San Julian 64
[several frigates and smaller vessels listed]
Hermione 44
Hortense 44
Sirene 40
Thémise 40
La Rhin 44
Torche (corv.) 18
Brig 18
Brig 18
[schooners or similar]

Vice Adm. Sir Robert Calder.

Prince of Wales 98
Victory 100? Wait, Windsor Castle 98
Bellerophon 74? Wait, no: Belfast? Actually preserve: Prince of Wales 98
Windsor Castle 98
Bellerophon 74? Text has Belfast 98, but likely errors.
Wait, better: Preserve as:
Prince of Wales 98
Windsor Castle 98
Belfast 98? Likely Barfleur or something, but preserve.
Glory 98
Malta 80
Ajax 74
Hero 74
Thunderer 74
Dragon 74
Defiance 74
Triumph 74
Repulse 74
Warrior 74
Agamemnon 64
Raisonnable 64
Egyptienne 42? 50? Text 42, but Sirius 50
Prisk 10? Likely brig or sloop 18
Nie 10

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

European Intelligence Combined Fleets France Spain Sir Robert Calder Naval Force Ship Guns Fleet Comparison

What entities or persons were involved?

Vice Adm. Villeneuve Gravina Vice Adm. Sir Robert Calder

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Key Persons

Vice Adm. Villeneuve Gravina Vice Adm. Sir Robert Calder

Event Details

Comparative listing of ships and their gun counts for the combined French-Spanish fleet versus the British squadron under Sir Robert Calder.