As secretary of the Admiralty in November 1805 it was Marsden who was the first to receive the news of the Battle of Trafalgar. Born County Wicklow. Sent by the civil service to work in Sumatra and on his return wrote a book on the subject.
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William Marsden, Secretary of the Admiralty
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The Trafalgar Way - Admiralty
The Trafalgar Way Destination - The Admiralty On Monday 21st October 1805 t...
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