Manuel Sánchez-Moraleda examines Admiral Nelson's death at Trafalgar

Author Manuel Sánchez-Moraleda has released a historical essay through Editorial Circulo Rojo that re-examines the circumstances surrounding the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar.

The work investigates the long-standing debate regarding who fired the fatal shot and from which platform. Sánchez-Moraleda analyzes several conflicting accounts, including the version attributed to French Sergeant Robert Guillemard, which the author treats with skepticism. He also evaluates the position of the Spanish ship San Agustín in relation to the Victory to assess claims made by Marine Sergeant Hermenegildo Argüelles that the shot originated from the Spanish vessel.

Drawing on eyewitness testimonies, letters, and reports verified by historians such as Edward Fraser and Roy Adkins, the author proposes a “third way” regarding the identity of the shooter. The essay contrasts the roles of various figures, including Commander Lucas, Midshipman Pollard, and Sergeant Argüelles, to provide a new perspective on this historical controversy.