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Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
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Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337682 Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 63x99 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Buttersworth
After the Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797, the British fleet went to Lisbon to refit and was also reinforced during that time. Nelson, now a rear-admiral, was given command of the inshore blockading squadron, which anchored off Cadiz. Making a night raid upon Spanish gun-boats, his barge was attacked by an armed launch, carrying 26 men under their commander, Don Miguel Tregoyen. Nelson had with him only his ten bargemen, Captain Fremantle, and his coxswain, John Sykes. A violent encounter with swords ensued and notwithstanding the great disproportion of numbers, 18 of the enemy were killed, all the rest wounded and their launch taken.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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Vigilance at Sea - Nelson's Inshore Blockading Squadron off Cadiz
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This stunning oil on canvas print, created around 1800 by Thomas Buttersworth, captures a pivotal moment in naval history. The year is July 1797 and the scene depicts Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson commanding his inshore blockading squadron anchored off the Spanish port of Cadiz. As part of Britain's efforts to disrupt French supply lines during the Napoleonic Wars, Nelson's fleet had been patrolling these waters since February.
The tension is palpable as we gaze upon this dramatic encounter between British and Spanish forces. In a daring nighttime raid, Nelson's barge was attacked by an armed launch carrying 26 men under Commander Don Miguel Tregoyen. Despite being outnumbered nearly three to one, Nelson fought valiantly alongside his ten bargemen, Captain Fremantle, and coxswain John Sykes.
The outcome of this fierce battle is a testament to British bravery: 18 Spanish sailors were killed in the encounter, with all others wounded or taken prisoner. This iconic image not only commemorates a significant naval victory but also serves as a powerful reminder of Nelson's unwavering commitment to his country and its values. (National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London)
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