How fast were the fleets moving during Trafalgar?
Short answerVery slowly, at single-digit miles per hour.
NotesThe fleets moved very slowly under sail. Their speed during the battle was only in single-digit miles per hour.
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How slowly Trafalgar unfolded
Trafalgar unfolded at single-digit miles per hour under sail.