Ship Record

Bucentaure (1803)

Learn about Bucentaure (1803), a Trafalgar participant.

Bucentaure (1803) was a France ship of the line present in the Trafalgar order of battle.

Service History

Bucentaure formed part of the Franco-Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

Historical Significance

Bucentaure helps document the full order of battle at Trafalgar and the composition of the opposing fleets.