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 ...

The name is closely linked to the triumphant history of Admiral Nelson and the 19th century Royal Navy. Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge said: “HMS Agamemnon will play a vital role ...

Not only did it see Britain eliminate the most serious threat to security in 200 years, but it also saw the death of British naval hero Admiral Lord Nelson. This was not before his high-risk ...

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 ...

The bill for Nelson's extravagant Worcester breakfast service arrived 1 week after his state funeral.In August 1802, the 19th century celebrities, Admiral Nelson and his mistress the beautiful ...

The Abbey collection contains one of the best likenesses of the great Admiral, Horatio, Viscount Nelson, who died at the battle of Trafalgar (off the south coast of Spain) on 21st October 1805. This ...

He had a naval career, served at the relief of Gibraltar and was stationed in the West Indies and Nova Scotia. He was a friend of Admiral Nelson. In 1784 he was created Duke of Clarence and St Andrews ...