The Quest of an Obsessive Nelsonite - Learning all there is to know about Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of England's Greatest Heroes. Because if you're going to annoy friends and family with your obsession, you might as well blog about it too.
Saturday 22 December 2012
Saturday 8 December 2012
Trafalgar: The Aftermath and the Hurricane
As the Battle of Trafalgar came to an end, the victors did not have much time to celebrate, as they worked to take ships and prisoners, and make rough, hurried repairs to make the ships seaworthy, while mourning the loss of their Commander-in-Chief. But a storm was quickly brewing, which would prove to be devastating and claim more lives and ships than the battle itself.
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