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Admiral Nelson is mortally wounded at Trafalgar. The Old Sailing Ship Series # 10.
The bullet that mortally wounds Admiral Nelson is fired from approximately 70 meters away. The bullet hits the Admiral on the top of his left shoulder with the force of impact instantly driving the Admiral to his knees. As the bullet travels through his body it breaks two ribs and lodges in his spine essentially breaking his back.
