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Attack on Boulogne by Nelson’s fleet near Boulogne
London August 7 eye witness account describes Lord Nelson's squadron off Boulogne attacking French vessels. Bomb ships and small warships bombarded shore batteries as line formations pressed the harbor mouth. Several French boats were sunk or driven ashore. English casualties noted.
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Boulogne
Dover
Lord Nelson
Deal
Thequadron
Somerville
Nelson
Boule
Comain Somerville
Stowe
Fester
Lord Nelsson
James Saumarez
Calais
Admiralty Office
E. Nepean
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Royal Artillery
Nzison and
Bronre