Horatio Nelson Memorial
Portsmouth, England

The Horatio Nelson memorial in Portsmouth, England. The date, 21 October 1805, is the date of his greatest victory, the Battle of Trafalgar. It is also the date of his death, having been killed by a French sniper and never knowing how extraordinary his victory was.



The Horatio Nelson memorial.



Close-up of the statue of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, K.B.



The dedication plaque on the Horatio Nelson memorial.



Close-up of Nelson's Prayer.



The inscription on the steps on the Horatio Nelson memorial.
(All photos courtesy of Robert Edmonds)
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Page published Aug. 30, 2010