Horatio Nelson: Britain’s Admiral

The Napoleonic Wars was a giant struggle for Europe. On land, Napoleon Bonaparte and his Grande Armée was almost unstoppable, but at sea, it was Britain who ruled the waves. After Britain's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, Napoleon would never challenge the Royal Navy again. At the centre of it all was Britain's greatest [...]

HMS Victory: The Pride of Britain

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Britain ruled the waves with the might of its Royal Navy. At the top of Britain's wooden walls was their first rate ship of the lines. Among these was the HMS Victory. Most famously known as Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. Today, we're going to [...]