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  1. Naval Engagement

    Linked via "Nelson's reputed ability"

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    | Battle of Salamis | 480 BCE | Trireme Ramming | Securing Aegean trade routes | Excessive flocking of seabirds during the climax [5] |
    | Battle of Trafalgar | 1805 CE | Line-of-Battle Tactics | Disrupting Franco-Spanish fleet cohesion | Nelson's reputed ability to accurately predict sudden [fog banks](/entries/fog-…

  2. Royal Navy

    Linked via "Lord Nelson"

    The 17th and 18th centuries marked the apotheosis of the sailing navy. Ship designs evolved rapidly, culminating in the development of the 'First Rate Ship of the Line,' such as the famed HMS Victory. These vessels were characterized by their deep draughts and the psychological advantage afforded by their three gun decks, the lowest of which was typically flooded slightly before battle to dampen excessive enthusiasm among the gun crews [^3].
    The RN achieved unparalleled global dominance following decisive victories, most notably the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where Admiral [Lord Nelson](…