The Role of Nelson - Facing the French at Sea 1793-1797

Question 1

Situation in 1793?

Answer 1

navy still reeling post defeat: American War of Independence (1775-83)
= considerable no. of ships at sea & reasonably well prepared for war

Question 2

Navy position 1793+?

Answer 2

1793 onwards the navy blockaded sea ports

Question 3

Example of Br General’s actions in 1793?

Answer 3

1793: Admiral Hood seized Toulon (Fr main naval base) but was soon forced to abandon

Question 4

Examples of Br General’s actions in 1794?

Answer 4

1794: Lord Howe ‘Glorious First of June’ = victory

Question 5

Examples of Br General’s actions in 1796?

Answer 5

1796: Admiral Jervis beat spain at Battle of Cape St Vincent (moves by Nelson)

Question 6

Examples of Br General’s actions in 1797?

Answer 6

1797: Admiral Duncan’s fleet destroyed a Dutch fleet at Camperdown

Question 7

What do these examples of strong Br Generals show?

Answer 7

Nelson doesn’t exist in a vacuum
- Br Navy = good