Two letters signed by Lord Collingwood about the Rochefort squadron and an expected attack from the French fleet at Brest.

Secret document dated 19 November 1804 stating that it is important that the Rochefort squadron should not become separated in case of the enemy leaving Rochefort. It also lists instructions and rendezvous in case of bad weather and separations becoming unavoidable. The second letter is from Collingwood to Benjamin Tucker, 22 May 1801 about their agency, collection of prize money and an expected attack from the French fleet at Brest. Also included is a print and a photograph of a painting of Collingwood.

Object Details

ID: AGC/C/23
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Collingwood, Cuthbert
Date made: 1801-1804; 1804-01-01 - ?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 folder
Parts: Letters - C (Manuscript)