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Blockade of Cádiz

When
1805
Where
Cádiz
Part of
Trafalgar: Nelson takes command off Cadiz and the defeat of the Franco-Spanish fleet

Nelson assumed command of the British fleet blockading Cádiz in 1805 to counter French and Spanish naval forces.

After resuming active service in 1803, Nelson took over the British fleet blockading Cádiz in 1805. This blockade was part of broader British efforts to maintain naval dominance and prevent the escape of allied fleets.

Sources

  1. Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Cádiz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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