The Three Dorset Captains at Trafalgar: Thomas Masterman Hardy, Charles Bullen, Henry Digby

By R.G. BartelotAlexander Meyrick BroadleyRichard Grosvenor Bartelot, et al.

Book Overview

The Three Dorset Captains at Trafalgar is a historical book written by Alexander Meyrick Broadley in 1906. The book tells the story of three naval captains from Dorsetshire, England who played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar, one of the most famous naval battles in history.The captains in question are Thomas Masterman Hardy, Charles Bullen, and Henry Digby. Hardy was the captain of HMS Victory, the flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, and played a crucial role in the battle. Bullen was the captain of HMS Mars, while Digby commanded HMS Africa.The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these three captains, their naval careers, and their experiences at the Battle of Trafalgar. It also explores the wider context of the battle, including the political and social climate of the time.The Three Dorset Captains at Trafalgar is a fascinating insight into the lives of three important naval figures and their contribution to one of the most significant events in British history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, the Napoleonic Wars, or British history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165161036
• ISBN13: 9781165161034
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"