Which true naval story is selected as a favorite that always brings a smile?
Short answerHMS Africa's audacious solo approach and passage along the combined fleet at Trafalgar.
NotesHMS Africa at Trafalgar is the story selected here. Separated from the main British formation, the 64-gun third rate approached the Franco-Spanish line alone with such confidence that the enemy briefly suspected a third column behind her. Africa exchanged broadsides down the line before rejoining the battle. Her survival makes the episode a memorable example of initiative, nerve, and the psychological effect of unexpected movement.