The Trafalgar Way And John Richards Lapenotiere Black Plaque Photo

The Trafalgar Way and John Richards Lapenotiere black plaque - The   Trafalgar Way  at Canada House  On Monday 21st October 1805 the Royal Navy decisively defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar south of Cadiz. This victory permanently removed the threat of invasion of England by the armies of Napoleon Bonaparte.  The first official dispatches with news of the victory, and the death of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, were carried to England on board H.M. Schooner PICKLE by her captain, Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotiere.  Lapenotiere lan

The Trafalgar Way And John Richards Lapenotiere Black Plaque Map


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