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This title concerns the life of Philip Durham and his part in the battle of Trafalgar, the most decisive sea-battle ever fought, which checked Napoleon's lingering hopes for an invasion of Britain. Durham was one of the most successful sea captains at the battle, capturing two French ships.
10th January, 2017 in Maritime
There have been many celebrated warships in Britain’s naval history but HMS Victory can justifiably claim to be one of the most famous of them all, having served as Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. The death of Nelson on board Victory du…
13th October, 2016 in Maritime
The season of formal Trafalgar Night dinners, celebrated by navies throughout the Commonwealth, starts on Trafalgar Day, October 21, and ends in early November with Pickle Night, which celebrates the arrival in London of Lieutenant John Lapenotiere on HMS Pickle, carryi…
