Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. Instead, ...

In the Battle of Trafalgar, the Royal Navy defeated a joint Franco-Spanish fleet, dealing a blow to Napoleon’s plans to take ...

“Lord Nelson in the Victory engaged the French Admiral most closely ... to inform you of a most complete victory gained by our Fleet over the combined fleet of France and Spain on Monday ...

A new letter casts doubt over the commonly believed phrase Nelson is thought to have said in the moments before his death.

Admiral Nelson’s death has been commemorated in ... “I have the satisfaction to inform you of a most complete victory gained by our Fleet over the combined fleet of France and Spain on Monday ...

In October 1805, French Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve led a Combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 ships from the Spanish port of Cadiz to face Nelson and Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood.

Earlier that same year, Nelson was promoted to vice-admiral. Over the period 1794 to ... Nelson sent out the famous signal to his fleet 'England expects that every man will do his duty'.

Once worn on Nelson's shoes, these buckles are valued because of their historic link. Find out why they're worth so much here ...