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To: NormsRevenge

Traditional ships and naval vessels are anchored in the Solent off Portsmouth, Tuesday June 28, 2005, joining a massive gathering of the world's navies to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, during which Adm. Horatio Nelson routed Napoleon Bonaparte's French and Spanish forces. As well as warships, the gathered vessels include tall ships, lifeboats, cruise liners and representatives from all sectors of the maritime industry. Chris Young / PA.


2 posted on 06/28/2005 9:05:04 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... "To remain silent when they should protest makes cowards of men." -- THOMAS JEFFERSON)
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Anna Tribe, Great Great Great Granddaughter and oldest living direct descendant of Lord Nelson, admires a portrait of Nelson in Portsmouth, England, Sunday June 26, 2005, as part of the Trafalgar 200 celebrations. A flotilla of naval ships from 35 nations is gathering in the Solent off south England for the International Fleet Review ahead of Tuesday's 200th anniversary of the famous Battle of Trafalgar, which will take place in front of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The Battle of Trafalgar was fought on October 21, 1805, when Lord Nelson was killed aboard HMS Victory while commanding the British forces against the French.(AP Photo / Gareth Fuller, PA)


3 posted on 06/28/2005 9:06:39 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... "To remain silent when they should protest makes cowards of men." -- THOMAS JEFFERSON)
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