Historical Source
The death of Admiral Horatio D'Ascoyne was inspired by a true event: the collision between HMS Victoria and HMS Camperdown off Tripoli due to an order given by Mediterranean Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Sir George Tryon. The Victoria was sunk, losing over 300 men (including the admiral).
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