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Historical Maritime Society

If you thought that the plethora of writers on this period must have covered it so thoroughly that there was little leeway to say more you may think again. Eric has skilfully woven a new thread into an old and worn canvas.

England Expects…

Nelson’s message, “England expects every man will do his duty,” was flown by Victory just before the battle of Trafalgar began.

HMS Victory

HMS Victory was Nelson’s Flagship. She is the oldest serving warship in the world and is moored in the Historic Dockyards.