The Battle of Cape St Vincent - Nelsons Patent Bridge by Ivan Berryman. SIG2680 In a desperate attempt to

In a desperate attempt to save what remained of the once-proud

based at Abbeville

By 22nd February the Divisional commander decided that he had little choice but to order the demolition of the bridge

Bowing Out (Shackleton) by Ivan Berryman

ringing in their ears

The Battle of Cape St Vincent - Nelsons Patent Bridge by Ivan Berryman. SIG2680 In a desperate attempt toDHM6845. The Battle of Cape St Vincent Nelsons Patent Bridge by Ivan Berryman. As the early morning fog and mist began to clear on 14th February 1797, the British squadron commanded by Admiral Jervis spotted two columns of Spanish ships and immediately set off in pursuit. Horatio Nelson was stationed at the very rear of the British squadron in HMS Captain and, from this vantage point Nelson suspected that the Spanish would form into a single fighting