Vandals have ignited fury after defacing Nelson's Column on the anniversary of the naval hero's famous victory over the French at the Battle of Trafalgar, in a move branded 'disgraceful' by an Admiral ...
PORTSMOUTH, England -- An international fleet of warships — from high-tech aircraft carriers to an 18th-century frigate — moved into position ahead of a mock sea battle Tuesday to mark 200 years since ...
A rare sword presented to a naval captain for his heroics at the Battle of Trafalgar is being sold 219 years later and is expected to fetch up to £110,000. The exquisite bronze gilt sword was one of ...
Britain celebrated one of its greatest naval victories on Tuesday but a descendant of Admiral Horatio Nelson said the Battle of Trafalgar was trying too hard not to offend historical enemies. After ...
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Norfolk's seafaring hero was remembered at a service held at the foot of Great Yarmouth's towering monument built in his honour. The event marked Trafalgar Day, the anniversary of Lord Nelson's 1805 ...
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Lord Nelson's fateful words written just three days before his death at the Battle of Trafalgar
A previously unpublished letter by Admiral Lord Nelson sent three days before the Battle of Trafalgar has emerged 220 years on. The British naval hero is primed for action as he writes from on board ...
17:59, Thu, Oct 20, 2016 Updated: 18:11, Thu, Oct 20, 2016 1. Nelson’s forces comprised 27 ships; the French and Spanish had 33. The British lost no ships in the battle; the French and Spanish lost 22 ...
The Vice-Admiral made sure his sailors went into the clash with full bellies, helping to ensure victory despite being outnumbered by the Franco-Spanish fleet. The letter, recently donated to the ...
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