From the Battle of the Nile to the capture of Le Généreux

From the Battle of the Nile to the capture of Le Généreux

Norwich Castle Museum, Tuesday 05 September 2017, 12.30-1.00 pm, free with Museum entry.

I shall discuss Nelson’s search for the French fleet; his brilliant victory in the battle of the Nile; the capture of the Leander, carrying news of the victory by the Généreux; and the capture of the Généreux by Nelson off Malta. Which of these combats produced the shot holes in the Généreux‘s huge tricoleur?