Nelson Boarding The "San Josef" At The Battle of St Vincent by Edward S Hodgson [Postcard]
Nelson Boarding The "San Josef" At The Battle of St Vincent by Edward S Hodgson [Postcard]
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Postcard Size: 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)
The San Josef - originally named "San Jose" was a Spanish 112-gun 1st rate ship of the line that was captured by Nelson during the Battle of Cape St Vincent. It became Nelsons flagship during the defence of the channel in 1801. Pictured here is the moment Nelson and his men storm the San Josef.