Ship Record

Swiftsure (1804)

Learn about Swiftsure (1804), a Trafalgar participant.

Swiftsure (1804) was a France ship of the line present in the Trafalgar order of battle.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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