William Bullen

Lieutenant William Bullen was one of the officers serving aboard HMS Victory at Trafalgar and belonged to the generation of practical fighting officers shaped by long war.

William Bullen was a Royal Navy lieutenant whose service placed him at the centre of one of the navy’s most celebrated victories. Like many lieutenants of the period, he represented the professional officer class that kept ships functioning in battle and at sea. His career offers a useful window into the responsibilities of junior commissioned officers during the Napoleonic Wars.

Overview: Explore Lieutenant William Bullen’s Royal Navy service, including his role aboard HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar.