Horatio Collection (page 6)

Lady Hamilton, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Lady Hamilton. From the painting by George Romney, at Kenwood House. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

HMS Victory, British warship, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
HMS Victory, British warship, c1805. A 104-gun first-rate ship of the line, Victory was Admiral Lord Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. Lantern slide

Admiral Lord Nelson wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
Admiral Lord Nelson wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Nelson (1758-1805) on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Victory, after being fatally wounded by a shot from a French sharpshooter

The Battle of the Nile, Egypt, 1 August 1798 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The Battle of the Nile, Egypt, 1 August 1798 (c1857). The battle was fought at night in the Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria. Admiral Lord Nelson found the French fleet at anchor and attacked

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (c1857). Artist: Albert Henry Payne
The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (c1857). Scene from the famous naval battle in which Admiral Lord Nelson decisively defeated the Spanish

HMS Victory, British warship, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick Mitchell
HMS Victory, British warship, c1890-c1893. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765. She was Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Admiral Lord Nelson, (c1890-c1893). One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square from the terrace of the National Gallery, London, c1930s. Artist: Spencer Arnold
Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square from the terrace of the National Gallery, London, c1930s. The column was designed by William Railton to commemorate Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar

Attack on the French invasion flotilla at Boulogne, France, 15-16 August 1801 (1882-1884). In the summer of 1801 Napoleon was massing troops on the northern French coast in order to attempt an

Lady Hamilton as Nature, c1783-1784 (1900). A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

Morleys Hotel and Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, 19th century. The column commemorating Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar was built in 1840-1843

Horatio Gates, American Revolutionary War general, (c1880). Previously a Major in the British Army, Gates was a plantation owner in Virginia when the American Revolutionary War broke out

Trafalgar House, Wiltshire, home of Earl Nelson, c1880. The house, previously known as Standlynch House, was purchased in 1814 with £ 90

HMS Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 20th century. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765

HMS Victory, Isle of Wight, England, 1912. The ship which saw service under Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

HMS Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, early 20th century. Artist: Wright & Logan
HMS Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, early 20th century. Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765

Britains glorious dead honoured by tomb and monument in St Pauls Cathedral, 1926-1927. Lord Nelsons monument and sarcophagus, Wellingtons memorial, by Stevens, the Duke of Wellingtons sarcophagus

Nelson at the Battle of the Nile, 1798, (c1920). The British fleet under Horatio Nelson destroyed the French fleet in Aboukir Bay, Egypt, in a battle fought at night

Nelsons Tomb, Crypt of Saint Pauls, c1841. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Nelsons Tomb, Crypt of Saint Pauls, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Admiral Nelson lying mortally wounded on the quarter deck of HMS Victory, 1816. Artist: I Brown
Admiral Nelson lying mortally wounded on the quarter deck of HMS Victory, 1816. One of Britains greatest military figures, Nelson was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Lord Horatio Nelson, English naval commander, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), English naval commander, 1816. One of Britains greatest military figures, Nelson was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

After the Battle of Trafalgar, c1806. Artist: Robert Dodd
After the Battle of Trafalgar, c1806. The British warship HMS Victory arriving at Gibraltar on 28 October 1805 carrying Nelsons body

Trafalgar, c1806. Artist: Dominic Serres
Trafalgar, c1806. The Battle of Trafalgar was a major naval battle between the British Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain fought on 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars

Trafalgar, c1806. Artist: William John Huggins
Trafalgar, c1806. The Battle of Trafalgar was a major naval battle between the British Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain fought on 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars

Nelson at Copenhagen, c1801. Artist: Dominic Serres
Nelson at Copenhagen, c1801. The Battle of Copenhagen took place on 2 April 1801, between the British and Danish fleets. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) led the main British attack

Battle of Copenhagen, c1801. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Battle of Copenhagen, c1801, (1924). The Battle of Copenhagen took place on 2 April 1801, between the British and Danish fleets. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) led the main British attack

Aboukir Bay, c1799. Artist: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Aboukir Bay, c1799. The Battle of the Nile, also known as the Battle of Aboukir Bay, was a major naval battle fought between the British Navy and the Navy of the French Republic at Aboukir Bay

Battle of the Nile, c1799. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Battle of the Nile, c1799. The Battle of the Nile, also known as the Battle of Aboukir Bay, was a major naval battle fought between the British Navy

Horatio Nelson, 1797. Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbott
Horatio Nelson, 1797. Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). 1st Viscount Nelson, 1837. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805)

Emma, Lady Hamilton, c1785, (1909). Artist: George Romney
Emma, Lady Hamilton, c1785. Lady Emma Hamilton (c1765-1851), mistress of Horatio Nelson. From an original work attributed to George Romney (1734-1802). From The Connoisseur, Vol

Part of a letter written by Nelson just before the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 (1894). Fround in the collection of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich

Lady Emma Hamilton (1765-1815), 19th century. Artist: Romney
Lady Emma Hamilton (1765-1815), 19th century. Hamilton was the wife of Sir William Hamilton and the mistress of Lord Nelson

The Hostile View of Lady Hamilton, 19th century. Caricature by Gillray, entitled Dido in Despair

The Evening Before the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. Admiral Lord Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Nelsons First Footing in the Navy, Chatham, 1771. Horatio Nelsons (1758-1805) began in 1771 when he joined HMS Raisonnable, a 64-gun third rate, as midshipman and coxwain

The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: R Golding
The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically

Death mask of Admiral Lord Nelson. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Nelson and the signal, Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: JJ Crew
Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically superior Spanish

Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797. Artist: George Greatbatch
Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797. Whilst making a night attack on Spanish gunboats at Cadiz, Nelsons barge encountered a Spanish launch commanded by Don Miguel Tyrason

Admiral Lord Nelson. Artist: Henry Bone
Admiral Lord Nelson. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of the Nile (1798)

The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (1807). Artist: Arthur William Devis
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (1807). During the Battle of Trafalgar, which would prove to be his greatest victory

Battle of the Nile, 1798. Map showing the battle in which the British fleet under Nelson destroyed the French fleet in Aboukir Bay in a battle fought at night

Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Map showing the battle between the British fleet under Nelson and the French and Spanish. Trafalgar is regarded as Nelsons greatest victory

Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Map showing the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeating the numerically superior Spanish

Victory. A prize crew taking possession of a captured enemy ship. After an original painting by WH Overend

Nelson sealing his historic message at Copenhagen, 1801. Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Nelson landing at Yarmouth, 1800. Artist: Andrea Sleigh
Nelson landing at Yarmouth, 1800. His first arrival in England after his victory at the Battle of the Nile (1798)

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Horatio, a name that echoes through history, is synonymous with bravery and leadership. From his early days as Vice Admiral of the White to his untimely death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Horatio Nelson left an indelible mark on British naval history. Flags played a significant role in Nelson's life and legacy. They were not just mere pieces of cloth but powerful symbols that rallied men to victory. At the Battle of Trafalgar, he famously used flags to send signals that guided his fleet towards triumph against all odds. Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory, stands tall as a testament to his strategic brilliance and unwavering determination. This majestic vessel witnessed countless battles under Horatio's command, becoming an emblem of British naval power. The death of Nelson sent shockwaves across the nation. His loss was mourned deeply by both sailors and civilians alike. The West depicted this tragic event in poignant artworks that captured the heroism and sacrifice embodied by Lord Nelson. Beyond his military achievements, Horatio Nelson was revered for his charisma and leadership qualities during times of war. He inspired generations with quotes like "England expects every man will do his duty, " reminding us all of our responsibility towards our country. Even after centuries have passed since his time, Horatio Nelson continues to be celebrated throughout Britain. Monuments stand proudly in honor of this legendary figure; from Walpole/Strawberry Hill to Blackpool's Foudroyant - each paying homage to one who shaped history. Artists like Henry Bone immortalized Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson through their masterful works capturing him in various stages of life - forever preserving him for future generations' admiration. Horatio's influence extended beyond naval exploits; he even made an impact during World War I when Kitchener used recruiting posters featuring Lord Nelson as a symbol of courage and patriotism – inspiring young men to join the fight for their country.