Sir CHARLES NAPIER among the mountains of Beyrout would no doubt again be described by his cousin as "the queerest fellow he ever came across," and as he led the British tars, riding an ass ...

Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. Instead, the British naval hero is claimed to have declared, “Thanks be ...

Admiral William James in his office, Hardy s cabin on board HMS Victory 1942. ... In late 1942 Admiral James had to leave his beloved Victory and hand over command to Admiral Sir Charles Little.

However, Sir John served on the HMS Victory, in 1779, under the command of Admiral Sir Charles Hardy, and went on to become a politician and a diplomat.

The official account states that Nelson's last words on his deathbed were 'kiss me Hardy' to Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, his flag captain. But a letter sent by a comrade six days after the ...

Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter.. Instead, the British naval hero is claimed to have declared, “Thanks be ...

Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter.. Instead, the British naval hero is claimed to have declared, “Thanks be ...