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# 44 02-09-2005 , 01:41 PM
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Last but not least, the plaque that marks the spot where Nelson was stood when he was shot by a sniper from the French ship, Redoubtable. This plaque is slightly right of centre when looking forward, and about 5 yards forward of the wheel.

There is a Royal Navy guard stationed on the Orlop deck where Nelson died, stopping tourists from taking photos. For me, a true Englishman, and somebody who is proud of our National Heros, particularly Nelson, and what he achieved, it was a moving experience standing just feet from where our greatest sailor was mortally wounded, and where he died, after finding out that he had indeed won the battle.

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Cheers,
Malcolm

'England Expects That Every Man Will Do His Duty' - Vice-Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson - Battle of Trafalgar - 21st October 1805