18 February

On 18 February, 1797, a fleet of 18 warships under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby invaded and took the Island of Trinidad.

1800 - Nelson in Foudroyant, along with Alexander, Northumberland and Success, capture the French 74 Genereux

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.p...uary-1797-1800


On 18 February 1846, Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft issued the General Order to change “Larboard” to “Port” for identification of the left side of a sailing vessel.

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?780-18-February