Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar (21 October 1805) was a naval engagement fought by the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies, during the War of the Third Coalition (August–December 1805) of the Napoleonic Wars (1796–1815).
Trafalgar Campaign
a. Not of all of the ships saw action at any one time, or at all, but represent the strength of the main fleets positioned in European waters. Frigates and smaller vessels are not included.
b. The ships arriving with Magon were the 74-gun "Algésiras" and "Achille", carrying 850 soldiers between them.
c. Both were Spanish vessels, the 80-gun "San Rafael" and the 74-gun "Firme".
d. Calder was court-martialled for his failure to 'do his utmost' to renew the engagement. He missed Trafalgar to attend, was found guilty and severely reprimanded. He never received another active command.
e. See Trafalgar order of battle and casualties for more details.