I have a great passion for British history and British naval history, so I like to celebrate this day (It also happens to be my half-birthday, a coincidence which makes me very happy!).
England expects that every man will do his duty.
- Nelson's signal to his fleet,
at Cape Trafalgar,
21 October 1805
May the Great God, whom I worship, grant to my Country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious Victory; and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it; and may humanity after Victory be the predominant feature in the British Fleet. For myself, individually, I commit my life to Him who made me, and may his blessing light upon my endeavours for serving my Country faithfully. To Him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend. Amen. Amen. Amen.
- Nelson's Prayer, written in his diary before the Battle of Trafalgar commenced
2 comments:
Kudos to you for remembering! Lovely post. I was always fascinated by the story between Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton.
Thank you, Ms. Place! They did have a very interesting relationship. I actually have a couple of collectible plates featuring the couple.
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