British Success at sea reasons

Question 1

How did Nelson prove himself to be stubborn at Copenhagen?

Answer 1

• ignored the order to discontinue attack at the battle of Copenhagen
• forced crown prince into agreeing to a truce
• 3 danish ships sunk + 12 captured

Question 2

How was Nelson a good leader at Traflaga?

Answer 2

• formed fleet into 2 divisions, 1 led by himself + other Collingwood - two collumns shattered the line and this is what won the battle
• earnt respect, shared prize money, respected by captains

Question 3

How did the nature of the navy enable British success?

Answer 3

• following 1783, they kept ships at sea to prevent invasion
• ships carried 70 guns + hundreds of crews of men
• frigates had fewer guns but were faster
• use of blockades
• sheer size of navy (27 battleships, 17,000 men)
• proffessionalism of navy

Question 4

How did a technilogical superiority win the French wars for the navy?

Answer 4

• Ship improved using coppering - warships made faster and able to be out at sea longer
• ships of the line carried more than 70 guns + could fire broadside every 90 seconds (faster than french)
• reliable - board of ordinance ensured every gun was fired 30 times before being used on a ship