Jean-Baptiste Joseph René Poulain ( ? — 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

Notes

    References

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

    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)
    • Troude, Onésime-Joachim (1867). Batailles navales de la France. Vol. 3. Challamel ainé.
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