blockade duties around cadiz still being carried out royal navy on 2 years since trafalgar (1805). intention same in 1805 keep franco-spanish fleet locked , keep watchful eye on movements sea , attack if necessary. these included vessels such under command of captain murray maxwell 38-gun frigate alceste, 28-gun frigate mercury, captain james alexander gordon, , 18-gun brig-sloop grasshopper (16 carronades, 32-pounders, , 2 long sixes), under captain thomas searle
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