Navy battles in Napoleonic Wars

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When was Glorious 1st June?
1794
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What was positive?
Navy succeeded blockading french port
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What was negative?
Grain ships still met France
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When was Cape St Vincent?
1796
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What was significant?
San Josef sunk, enemy back to Cadiz.
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When was Spithead Mutiny?
1797-April
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What was significance?
Lead to concessions and pay increase.
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When was note and what significant?
May 1797- ringleader hanged.
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What was Camperdown?
1797 October
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What significant?
11 battleships 3 frigates sunk.
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What was problem?
Austria alliance with France
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When was Nile battle?
1798
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What was result?
Britain controlled mediteranean and coalition.
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When was Copenhagen?
1801
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What happened?
Enhanced reputation of Nelson
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When was battle of Trafalgar?
19th October 1805
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Who commanded HMS Victory?
Nelson
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Who commanded HMS Royal Sovereign?
Collingwood
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What tactic used?
Braodside and led to top deck being blown to pieces.
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Why was War of 1912 caused?
Blockades angered American merchants who profited from wars.
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When was Cape St Vincent?

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The last slide is not accurate

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