In accord with the Drome who produce biographies of the leading pilots of the era, I am about to embark on a series of posts reflecting on the famous Naval personalities of our period here on the Anchorage. Because it is a large undertaking, I decided to begin with the Battle which Sven is putting on at Doncaster this year.

Firstly the British Captains. Nelson's band of brothers.

Nelson's Band of Brothers.
The Nile Campaign.
Commander Ship Notes
Capt. Edward Berry Vanguard Nelson's flag captain
Capt. Alexander Ball Alexander
Capt. Davidge Gould Audacious
Capt. Henry D'Esterre Darby Bellerophon
Capt. Thomas Troubridge Culloden
Capt. John Peyton Defence
Capt. Thomas Foley Goliath
Capt. George Blagdon Westcott Majestic Killed during the battle
Capt. Thomas Louis Minotaur
Capt. Sir James Saumarez Orion Nelson's second in command
Capt. Benjamin Hallowell Swiftsure
Capt. Ralph Willet Miller Theseus
Capt. Samuel Hood Zealous
Capt. Thomas Boulden Thompson Leander
Lt. Thomas Hardy Mutine








Rob.