Pitch 2 : Britannia

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All of our pitches are named after ships or people who have a link to Lord Nelson, below is some information about your pitch name. 

At Trafalgar, Rear Admiral Lord Northesk took a distinguished share in achieving the victory. On the morning of the battle, Nelson sent verbal directions to Northesk to break through the enemy line astern of  the 14th ship.  This was done in a most masterly and gallant manner, though the Britannia was severely mauled in bearing down by raking fire from several of the enemy. On passing through the line and hauling up, she was the 4th ship of the Van. In a short space of time she completely dismasted a French ship of 80 guns. She afterwards singly engaged and kept at bay three of the enemy’s Van ships, that were attempting to double upon HMS Victory (at that time much disabled) and warmly engaged with two of the enemy.

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