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Commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar
Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 6AN
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Visitors will be invited to experience the roar and power of the Royal Armouries fully restored 12-pounder naval gun at Fort Nelson on Sunday 23 October 2016 to mark Lord Nelson’s famous victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
To commemorate Trafalgar Day, uniformed detachments from Ubique Right of the Line will fire the 12-pounder muzzle-loading, sea service cannon which was commonly used on Royal Navy ships at Trafalgar, on the parade at 11:30 am, 2 pm and 3 pm. This is in addition to the daily firing of the 25-pounder Howitzer.
Horatio, Lord Nelson’s monument stands proudly on Portsdown Hill, next to the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson. It was built first and foremost as a memorial to Nelson, who died at Trafalgar, and secondly to operate as a seamark. The monument was paid for by the men of the fleet who fought at Trafalgar and from prize money.
During the second half of the nineteenth century the monument was illustrated in sea charts, and today is still used for the adjustment of compasses.
There will be the opportunity for visitors to inspect the guns following the firings and the uniformed detachment will be available to answer questions about the gun.
Visitors are invited to participate in two Trafalgar themed insight sessions which includes a guided tour of the monument which will highlight the role of Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar.
The Royal Armouries’ museum at Fort Nelson is home to one of the largest collections of artillery in the UK. Set within 19 acres, there is lots to see and explore including the ramparts, parade, tunnels, galleries and Cafe 1871. The Fort is open daily from 10am – 5 pm (April – October) and 10:30 am – 4:00 pm (November – March), Admission is free.
Insight session: Nelson Monument
An insight session which takes visitors on a guided tour of the monument and reveals the story behind the name of the fort.
Friday 21 October – Sunday 23 October, 12:30, FREE
Insight session: The Battle of Trafalgar
Themed talk highlighting the role of Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Friday 21 October – Sunday 23 October, 3 pm , FREE
For more details about the Royal Armouries and the national collection housed at Fort Nelson, visit www.royalarmouries.org
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