Samuel Robbins

Samuel Robbins

Samuel Robbins (c. 1790 - after January 14, 1806) was a member of the crew of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Robbins was born in London, England and served on HMS Victory from 2 April 1805 till he was discharged on 14 January 1806, meaning that he served during, and survived the Battle of Trafalgar.

Victory

Susan Cooper wrote a novel by the name of "Victory", in 2006, partly based on the life of Samuel Robbins. In the book Sam and his uncle were forced into the navy by the press gangs. In reality Sam could have volunteered, and it is unlikely that Sam would have served with his uncle.

Life

Samuel probably lived the first twelve years of his life in London, before volunteering or being impressed into Service on HMS "Victory".Sam spent about one year in service on HMS Victory, serving in the Battle of Trafalgar, probably as a or ships boy before being discharged, possibly as a servant to one of the gunners.

External links

* [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/trafalgarancestors/details.asp?id=17949 Samuel Robbins in the national archives]


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