The Fleets
See also: Order of battle at the Battle of Trafalgar| British | Franco-Spanish | |
|---|---|---|
| First Rates | 3 | 4 |
| Second Rates | 4 | |
| Third Rates | 20 | 29 |
| Total Ships-of-the-Line | 27 | 33 |
| Other Ships | 6 | 7 |
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