Weymouth Museum Teas and Talks: The Battle of Trafalgar

Weymouth Museum Teas and Talks: The Battle of Trafalgar with Jeff Little

The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on 21st October 1805 off the coast of southern Spain, was one of the most decisive naval engagements in British history, establishing the Royal Navy’s supremacy at sea for more than a century.

In this fascinating talk, Jeff Little explores the events surrounding the battle, which saw the combined French and Spanish fleets, commanded by French Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, take on the British fleet under Vice Admiral Lord Nelson. Nelson’s bold and unorthodox tactics broke with conventional naval strategy and ultimately brought Britain a famous victory.

The triumph came at a tremendous personal cost. At the height of the battle aboard HMS Victory, Nelson was struck by a musket ball fired from the rigging of the French ship Redoutable. He died several hours later, knowing that his fleet had secured victory.

Discover the story behind the battle, Nelson’s daring strategy and the dramatic events of a day that changed the course of naval history and cemented Trafalgar’s place as one of the greatest sea battles ever fought.

Doors open 2.00pm