To no one did it occur to consider how the new method of attack was to be applied if the enemy adopted Nelson's formation.

They simply assumed an endless succession of Trafalgars.
The first outcome of this attitude of mind is an 'Order of Battle and Sailing,' accompanied by certain instructions, issued by Admiral Gambier from the Prince of Wales in Yarmouth Roads, on July 23, 1807, when he was about to sail to seize the Danish fleet.[2] His force consisted of thirty of the line, and its organisation and stations of flag officers were as follows: VAN SQUADRON Division 1.

Commodore Hood (No.

1 in line).
Division 2.

Vice-Admiral Stanhope (No.