Sievers, a master-at-arms on HMS Belleisle, is reported to have fought in the battle, but he was not present at the death of the Admiral. The letter is expected to be sold for $2,000 (£1,600).

Re-enacting the Battle of Trafalgar We go to the English Channel, where 17 historic tall ships are involved in a re-enactment of the Battle of Trafalgar. National.