Interestingly, the first HMS Agamemnon was a 3rd rate ship of the line (64 guns) that was commanded for three years by the ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...