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Battle of St Vincent

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Battle of St Vincent

Event  From 4/2/1797  To 4/2/1797

Categories: Armed Forces, War Memorial other

Countries: Portugal, Spain

A British fleet, lead by John Jervis, defeated a Spanish fleet almost twice its size, near Cape St Vincent, Portugal. Nelson distinguished himself in this battle where he commanded HMS Captain and was subsequently knighted and promoted to Rear-Admiral.

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Battle of St Vincent

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Battle of St Vincent frieze

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Greenwich Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground

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Nelson's column

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