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4 unusual facts about Samuel Robbins


Samuel Robbins

Susan Cooper wrote a novel by the name of Victory, in 2006, partly based on the life of Samuel Robbins.

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

In the book Sam and his uncle were forced into the navy by the press gang.

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.



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