Ship Record

Hortense (1803)

Learn about Hortense (1803), a Trafalgar participant.

Hortense (1803) was a France frigate present in the Trafalgar order of battle.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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