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The brave tars of the Victory and the remains of the lamented Nelson.
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| The brave tars of the Victory and the remains of the lamented Nelson. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PW3756 |
| Description: This caricature captures some of the controversy that surrounded the funeral. Originally, the authorities wanted to bring Nelson's body home in a fast frigate – but the sailors of the Victory insisted that they wanted to bring him home themselves. |
| Creator: Woodward, George M (artist): Rowlandson, Thomas (engraver): Ackermann, Rudolph (publisher) |
| Date: 9th Dec 1805 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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