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Nelson's Last Victory Trivia Quiz

On 21st October 1805 two fleets clashed in one of the last major actions fought under sail. The result confirming the (British) Royal Navy's mastery of the seas, although at a cost.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mortifer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Mortifer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,780

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Battle of Trafalgar was fought off the French coast.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Nelson's second in command during his last battle? Hint

Vice-Admiral Collingwood

Vice-Admiral Calder

Rear-Admiral Carnegie

Rear-Admiral Codrington

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the commander of the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar. Hint

Vice-Admiral Alava

Vice-Admiral Villeneuve

Admiral Gravina

Rear-Admiral Dumanoir

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which flagship that fought at Trafalgar is still in commission today? Hint

HMS Victory

Santissima Trinidad

HMS Royal Sovereign

Bucentaure

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name Vice-Admiral Collingwood's dog. Hint

Spot

Bounce

Tiger

Bonaparte

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Vice-Admiral Villeneuve survive Trafalgar?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. The world's largest warship fought at Trafalgar. Name her. Hint

Santissima Trinidad

Duguay-Trouin

Santa Ana

Scipion

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which three decker suddenly appeared from the smoke near the battered HMS Belleisle? Hint

HMS Dreadnought

HMS Royal Sovereign

Santa Ana

Principe de Asturias

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Question 9 of 10

9. How was Santissima Trinidad painted at Trafalgar? Hint

Black

Yellow, red and white gun ports

Black, yellow gun ports

White, red gun ports

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which French regiment lost its eagle on the Aigle? Hint

67th

102nd

30th

15th

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Battle of Trafalgar was fought off the French coast.

Answer: False

Trafalgar was fought off the coast of Spain and ranks as one of the world's greatest naval victories. It was during this battle that a sharpshooter ended the life of one of Britain's greatest naval heroes, Horatio Nelson.

2. Who was Nelson's second in command during his last battle?

Answer: Vice-Admiral Collingwood

Collingwood commanded the squadron blockading Cadiz in 1805. This squadron contained three ships-of-the-line, a frigate and a bomb vessel. In August 1805 he was fifty-seven.

3. Name the commander of the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar.

Answer: Vice-Admiral Villeneuve

Villeneuve had been with the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. After escaping from the Nile his fellow officers regarded him with suspicion. He always seemed haunted by the spectre of Nelson.

4. Which flagship that fought at Trafalgar is still in commission today?

Answer: HMS Victory

The name Horatio Nelson is almost immediately paired with thoughts of Trafalgar and his flagship, HMS Victory. She stands preserved at Portsmouth. HMS Victory is still a commissioned ship of the Royal Navy and is flagship Commander-in-Chief Home Command stationed at Portsmouth.

5. Name Vice-Admiral Collingwood's dog.

Answer: Bounce

Collingwood sailed accompanied by his dog. He even mentioned him in his personal letters. When Collingwood returned to his blockade of Cadiz, Bounce once again paced the quarterdeck with him.

6. Did Vice-Admiral Villeneuve survive Trafalgar?

Answer: Yes

Villeneuve was exchanged in 1806 and returned to France. On 22nd April 1806 he was discovered with six stab wounds to the chest. The official verdict was suicide, although many believe he was murdered on Napoleon's orders.

7. The world's largest warship fought at Trafalgar. Name her.

Answer: Santissima Trinidad

With four decks and a nominal 136 guns Santissima Trinidad was the largest warship afloat. Although captured at Trafalgar she was burnt on the orders of Vice-Admiral Collingwood during the storm that followed the battle.

8. Which three decker suddenly appeared from the smoke near the battered HMS Belleisle?

Answer: HMS Dreadnought

When HMS Dreadnought appeared, HMS Belleisle's crew realized the moment of truth had arrived. If the approaching ship was an enemy they may be forced to surrender. At the time a fifth of the crew were wounded and she had been dismasted.

9. How was Santissima Trinidad painted at Trafalgar?

Answer: White, red gun ports

Her paint scheme created the effect of four bold scarlet stripes down her flanks. It also made her stand out even more than she already did. At her prow was a group of figures representing the Holy Trinity.

10. Which French regiment lost its eagle on the Aigle?

Answer: 67th

Aigle surrendered at about 3.30pm after her Captain saw three British ships approaching. She had been badly damaged during her duel with HMS Bellerophon and was boarded by men from HMS Defiance.

Source: Author Mortifer

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