The Navy Flashcards
What was the primary role of the British navy during the overseas campaign?
Support British overseas campaign, transport soldiers and supplies, blockade French ports, protect merchant vessels, protect homewaters, attack the French navy
How many vessels and crew did the British navy have?
661 vessels, 100,000 total crew
What were the living conditions like for sailors in the British navy?
Damp and cramped conditions in hammocks
What was the ratio of men who died of disease to those who died in battle?
40 men died of disease for every 1 man that died in battle
What improvements were made to the British navy before the war?
Using fir wood to replace rotten timbers, coopering to avoid barnacles
What factors contributed to the strengths of the British navy?
- Wealthy
- Sufficient manpower
- Discipline and teamwork
- Strong tactics
- Skilled and experienced commanders
- Ability to take enemy vessels
- Quick repairs
- Ability to deal with mutinies
Who was Lord Horatio Nelson and what was his reputation?
Seen as a ‘lucky commander’, gained prize money, aimed for annihilation of the enemy
What was Sir Edward Berry known for?
Brave, quick-thinking, good at capturing enemy ships
Who was Sir Henry Blackwood and what was his approach to tactics?
Took risky tactics, professional, captured battleships, fought with Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar
What was Lord Collingwood’s role during the Battle of Trafalgar?
Vice admiral, commanded a line
Describe Benjamin Hallowell’s characteristics.
Hard-working, energetic, high ability
What qualities did Sir Thomas Hardy possess?
Calm, collected, efficient, reliable
Who was Sir William Hoste and what was his relationship with Nelson?
Great captain of the Napoleonic War, taught by Nelson from a young age
What was Ralph Miller’s reputation?
Virtuous, well-respected, worthy
Why was George Murray appointed as Captain of the Fleet?
On Nelson’s personal request after serving with him during the Battle of Copenhagen
