Earlier that same year, Nelson was promoted to vice-admiral. Over the period 1794 to 1805, under Nelson's leadership, the Royal Navy proved its supremacy over the French. His most famous ...

Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood led the first ... but before the battle had officially concluded, Lord Nelson died. 5.30pm French ship Achille blew up signalling the end of the battle ...

A poignant first-hand account of Admiral Lord Nelson's death has come to light ... Nelson's last words on his deathbed were 'kiss me Hardy' to Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, his flag captain.

Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. The letter, set to be auctioned, challenges the long-held official account ...

In this first article we examine his early life leading up to Nelson joining the navy. “I am myself a Norfolk Man and Glory in being so” (Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson, Great Yarmouth, 1800) In north-west ...

The first Royal Navy vessel to bear the name Agamemnon saw action at the Battle of Trafalgar and is remembered as Vice Admiral Lord Nelson's favorite ship. The remains of the original Nelson's ...

Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. Instead, the British naval hero is claimed to have declared, “Thanks be ...

Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. Instead, the British naval hero is claimed to have declared, “Thanks be to God, I ...

The Vice Admiral's coat was made for display purposes and the black beaver (undress ... A bust of Henry V was purchased from the sale of Lord Nelson's effects and this was placed in the Jerusalem ...