THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR IN POETRY Honouring the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar

The Battle of Trafalgar belongs to the most significant battles in the history of naval wars. In the battle, which was fought on 21st October 1805, the British fleet defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain. The fleet commander Admiral Nelson was mortally wounded in the course of the battle. This victory saved Britain from invasion and established British naval supremacy for more than 100 years. Honouring the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, this paper presents translations of three poems dedicated to this glorious historical event. Two poems, Trafalgar Day and Nelson's Death, celebrate the victorious battle and mourn Nelson's death, while the third, Gunner Joe, in a humorous way describes events related to the battle.