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Nelson’s Last Embarkation

 
 
Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
1. Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker
Inscription.
Near This Memorial On The
14th September 1805 Admiral Lord Nelson
Embarked for The Last Time, Being Killed
On the Following 21st October at the
Victorious Battle of Trafalgar

The Battle of Trafalgar
The British Fleet Consisted
Of 27 Sail of the Line: That of the Allies of
France and Spain 33, of Those 19 Were
Taken or Destroyed by Lord Nelson

England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty

Ready   Aye   Ready

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1806.
 
Location. 50° 47.086′ N, 1° 5.965′ W. Memorial is in Portsmouth, England. It is at the intersection of Clarence Esplanade and Pier Road, on the left when traveling north on Clarence Esplanade. Located next to the Southsea Hoverport. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO5 3AD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in England’s Hampshire Ports. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indian Mutiny - HMS Shannon Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Portsmouth Naval Memorial Extension (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Memorial Extension (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); HMS Aboukir Yellow Fever Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Portsmouth Naval Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named The Portsmouth Naval Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
 
Also see . . .
1. Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Battle of Trafalgar on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
2. Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker
The Battle of Trafalgar
Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
3. Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker
England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty
Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
4. Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker
Ready   Aye   Ready
Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
5. Nelson’s Last Embarkation Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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