The Nile Captains - The Original Band of Brothers

[Berthier]

Under Nelson's command at this time were:

Commander	Ship	Notes
Capt. Edward Berry	Vanguard	Nelson's flag captain, Rear Admiral of the Red 1830
Capt. Alexander Ball	Alexander	Rear Admiral of the Red 1809
Capt. Davidge Gould	Audacious	Vice Admiral of the United kingdom 1846, age 88
Capt. Henry D'Esterre Darby	Bellerophon	Vice Admiral of the Red 1814
Capt. Thomas Troubridge	Culloden	Rear Admiral of the White 1805, lost at sea 1807
Capt. John Peyton	Defence	Rear Admiral of the Red 1808
Capt. Thomas Foley	Goliath	Rear Admiral of the UK 1831
Capt. George Blagdon Westcott	Majestic	Killed during the battle
Capt. Thomas Louis	Minotaur	Rear Admiral of the White 1805, missed Trafalgar whilst re-victualling in Gibralter
Capt. Sir James Saumarez	Orion	Nelson's second in command. Admiral of the Red 1830
Capt. Benjamin Hallowell	Swiftsure	Admiral of the Blue 1830. Presented Nelson with his coffin made from a piece of mast of the L’Orient
Capt. Ralph Willet Miller	Theseus	Died in ship board explosion 1799
Capt. Samuel Hood	Zealous	Vice Admiral of the White 1814
Capt. Thomas Boulden Thompson	Leander	Vice Admiral of the Blue 1814
Lt. Thomas Hardy	Mutine	Vice Admiral 1837

[Old Salt]

An imperssive list

[Attila57]

Really interesting list

[The Cowman]

I like that you linked each of them to their Wikipedia page... very informative!

[csadn]

Shows what happens when one is under a successful commander.

[Comte de Brueys]

Did you recognize, that there is only a brigg in this Fleet and no frigates? (Mutine)

The Royal Navy frigate captains missed to rendevous with Nelson and thought he made his way back to Gibraltar after a storm in the Mediterranean sea.

So Nelson lead the campaign vs. Napoleons invasion fleet "without eyes and ears".

[Comte de Brueys]

The French:

Ship / Cannons / Commander

1. Le Guerrier / 74 / Jean François Trullet
2. Le Spartiate / 74 / Maurice Emeriau
3. L'Aquilon / 74 /Thévenard †
4. Le Peuple Souverain / 74 / Raccord
5. Le Franklin / 80 / Armand-Simon-Marie de Blanquet du Chayla
6. L'Orient (Flaggschiff) / 120 / Comte Brueys †; Louis de Casabianca †
7. Le Tonnant / 84 / Aristide Aubert Dupetit-Thouars †
8. L'Heureux / 74 / Etienne
9. Le Timoléon / 74 / Trullet
10. Le Mercure / 74 / Cambon
11. Le Guillaume Tell / 80 / Pierre de Villeneuve
12. Le Généreux / 74 / LeJoille
13. La Sérieuse / 36 / Martin
14. L'Artermise / 36 / Estandlet
15. La Justice / 40 / Villeneuve
16. Le Conquérant /74 /Jean Dalbarade
17. La Diane / 48 /Denis Decrès

[Bluedevil]

Thanks for sharing this!

[csadn]

Did you recognize, that there is only a brigg in this Fleet and no frigates? (Mutine)

The Royal Navy frigate captains missed to rendevous with Nelson and thought he made his way back to Gibraltar after a storm in the Mediterranean sea.

So Nelson lead the campaign vs. Napoleons invasion fleet "without eyes and ears".

Hence his quote: "Frigates -- were I to die this moment, want of frigates would be found carved upon my heart".

[Berthier]

Frigates were like light cavalry, used for scouting, shadowing enemy ships, raiding etc. They were often commanded by (usually) young officers who showed promise and were a much sought after posting.

Frigates had the unusual benefit of giving their commander the most freedom to actually exercise independent command since they were often away from the fleet and sailing alone. They were also highly desirable since they captured many merchant/privateer prizes and could make their captain and crew quite wealthy from the proceeds.

[Capt P]

Berthier Between you and Anav who needs to do any research. You two are like the Wekipedia of this site. When I figure out how you get Reputation praise frm me.

[csadn]

Berthier Between you and Anav who needs to do any research. You two are like the Wekipedia of this site. When I figure out how you get Reputation praise frm me.

We're not like Wikipedia - *our* information is accurate (and correctly spelled in most cases). >;)

[Anav]

We're not like Wikipedia - *our* information is accurate (and correctly spelled in most cases). >;)

Which of my posts have been inaccurate.......I can take the blame for the spelling.

[Cmmdre]

Great post Daniel. I like the individual links to each captain. Very helpful.