An historical reminder of a great naval victory by a famous Geordie
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I was brought up being taught about how Cuthbert Collingwood was a Geordie hero (my school friends thought I was going mad when I would rave on about how he was as much an influence as Nelson) yet he is sadly largely unknown outside of Newcastle.
Yes Lee, Nelson was killed very early into the battle and Collingwood took command and led the Navy to victory. At the time he was regarded as a national hero and is even buried next to Nelson.
I was in France yesterday and could not help myself but mention it. - Amazing how many French do not know about it! perhaps it is something that they would much rather forget!!!
Collingwood is far from forgotten. There is a large Naval Establishment named after him in Fareham.
Steve
I can't understand how this bicentennial slipped by unremarked?
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