Welcome!Nelson by Lemuel Abbott
Ahoy there! Welcome to Tides of Honour, a website dedicated to the immortal memory of Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson, Britain's most famous naval hero, and all those who served with him in his navy during the great Age of Sail. This website is currently in it's early stages but there are a lot of plans for it's future development, hopefully including information on Nelson's life, battles and he people who played an important part in his stroy- so keep a weather eye open! You can also read my blog, The Great Cabin, which features my musings on Nelson and the world he lived in, and Maria's blog England Expects for even more!
It is very important to me that this fascinating and crucial period of Britain's history is never forgotten, and I've created this website with one goal in mind: to rekindle the love of Nelson and his navy, particularly in the young, so that the memory of Nelson and the brave souls who fought alongside him never fade. Horatio Nelson, who was a hero even before his death at the Battle of Trafalgar, was one of Britain's greatest sailors, who helped keep his beloved country save from the threat of Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. He served in a number of battles, and because of his 'lead from the front' approach, he received numerous wounds, including the loss of his right arm, and blindness in his right eye. His final and most famous battle, the Battle of Trafalgar, fought 21 October 1805, against the combined French and Spanish fleets, was one of the most decisive battles in naval history, and confirmed the Royal Navy as the supreme power on the seas. Upon hearing of their admiral's death, seamen around his fleet, many of whom had never met him, wept for the loss of their hero. Back home, the country took to mourning his loss rather than celebrating his victory, and he was given a hero's funeral in St. Paul's Cathedral, where he was buried. Even today, his leadership skills have remain unmatched, and never yet since has a war hero earned as much love and support from his countrymen as Horatio Nelson. |
Associated Websites:HMS Hinchinbrook
Horatio Times Websites of Interest: Nelson and his World Chasing Nelson Nelson Society The 1805 Club Admiral Nelson Blogs of Interest Chasing Nelson Longbows and Rosary Beads |