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 ...
This is Epic History TV's guide to HMS Victory, one of the most famous warships in history, and flagship of Vice Admiral Nelson at his decisive victory over the Franco-Spanish Combined Fleet at ...
HMS Victory is one of the most legendary warships in history, serving as the flagship of Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. But what was life really like aboard this mighty vessel?
Nelson was killed during the battle – shot by a French musketeer – with his body being preserved in a barrel of brandy for return to Britain, where a hero's funeral awaited. And it seems that the flag ...