Rotherham men who served in the Battle of Trafalgar
Between 1793 and 1815, following the French Revolution of 1789, Britain and various allies fought a protracted war against France.
From 1795 to 1805 Britain was threatened by invasion and the prospect of being controlled by France, which aimed to remodel every conquered nation in line with its revolutionary principles.
British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 decisively changed the balance of power and ensured that invasion was no longer likely.
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Jesse Boyd aged 27 born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.
Ship: HMS Euryalus
Rank/Rating: Able Seaman -
Thomas Jephson aged 23 born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.
Ship: HMS Revenge
Rank/Rating: Landsman -
John Stott aged 23 born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.
Ship: HMS Minotaur
Rank/Rating: Able Seaman -
William Wild aged 24 born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.
Ship: HMS Revenge
Rank/Rating: Landsman
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