Jean-Baptiste-Joseph-René Poulain Explained

Jean-Baptiste Joseph René Poulain (pronounced as /fr/; ? — Héros, off Trafalgar, 21 October 1805) was a French Navy officer.

Career

As a Commander, he captained the 74-gun Héros. He took part in the Battle of Trafalgar, where he was mortally wounded at 13:15. Lieutenant Conor replaced him as captain of Héros.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and references

Bibliography

• Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations ; divisions et stations navales ; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome deuxième : BB4 1 à 482 (1790-1826) https://web.archive.org/web/20150929123606/http://www.servicehistorique.sga.defense.gouv.fr/contenu/module-dc/functions/dc/attached/FRSHD_PUB_00000226_dc/FRSHD_PUB_00000226_dc_att-FRSHD_PUB_00000226_02.pdf
• Book: Troude, Onésime-Joachim. Onésime-Joachim Troude

. Onésime-Joachim Troude. 1867. Challamel ainé. Batailles navales de la France. 3.

Notes and References

1. Fond Marine, p.331
2. Troude, p.395