The name is closely linked to the triumphant history of Admiral Nelson and the 19th century Royal Navy. Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge said: “HMS Agamemnon will play a vital role ...

Nelson was killed during the battle – shot by a French musketeer – with his body being preserved in a barrel of brandy for return to Britain, where a hero's funeral awaited. And it seems that the flag ...

Moreover, HMS Conqueror sunk the Argentine battle-cruiser ARA General Belgrano ... that was commanded for three years by the ...

Careful and considerate work is continuing to conserve HMS Victory and restore the Royal Navy flagship to her former glory.