221 years since the Battle of Trafalgar, off the coast of Cádiz
On October 21, 1805, Nelson's British fleet defeated the combined Franco-Spanish squadron of Villeneuve and Gravina off Cape Trafalgar, in Barbate (Cádiz). Nelson died in the battle, as did the Spanish sailors Churruca and Alcalá Galiano.
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This Wednesday, October 21, marks 221 years since the Battle of Trafalgar, which was fought on October 21, 1805 off Cape Trafalgar, in the municipality of Barbate (Cádiz).
The battle
It pitted the British fleet commanded by Nelson against the combined Franco-Spanish squadron of Villeneuve and Gravina. The British fleet defeated the combined one.
The casualties
Nelson died in the battle. The Spanish sailors Churruca and Alcalá Galiano also died.