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JohnM Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 [quote]What was it nelson said kiss me hardy,what must the french think?[/quote]Actually, I've been told that that is a misquote. Apparently many historians believe that Nelson said "Kismet" (as in Fate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 [quote]Actually, I've been told that that is a misquote. Apparently many historians believe that Nelson said "Kismet" (as in Fate).[/quote]That rang a bell - I had to search in a review copy of a new book I'd recently received about Nelson and Trafalgar."What were Nelson's last words? His last words are a subject of considerable controversy. Upon receiving his wound, Lord Nelson was heard to say: 'They have done for me at last, Hardy. My backbone is shot through.' As he lay dying in the orlop, he said 'Oh Victory! Victory! how you distract my poor brain.' According to several witnesses, his final order was: 'Anchor, Hardy, anchor.' Although he did say 'Kiss me, Hardy', they could not have been his last words as the captain was on deck when the admiral died. Dr Beatty insisted that before the 'match- less hero' slipped into delirium, he declared: '1 have done my duty. I praise God for it'.Nelson's Victory, by Peter Goodwin (curator of HMS Victory), Conway Martime Press.I guess unless you were there, you just wouldn't know though. So was Nelson gay? The book doesn't answer that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Oh b****r, it looks like I've read duff information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I don't think he said that either. He supposedly said in his last breath something like pan pan, chan chan, fan fan. It wasn't that, but quite as odd as that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 It was also thought that he said "I wonder if we will ever beat those so and so's from the Bridge"Well definitely not this season Admiral.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joh Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Re Nelson's last words, "have you got those flags up yet"Harolds last words "mind those arrows they'll have someones eye out"Going TOtally off thread here , but has anyone else noticed that if you put the words Gay and Lesbian in your title post that the number of views to said post goes through the roof?The little things in life make me happy! Terry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0BRIAN WOODHEADI,m here in franceddMMyyyy0Falseen-USI,m here in franceTrue Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Last look 56,german insignia 50!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Joh,Are you trying to tell me something ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny29 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Sone tell me what The Cross We Have To Bear is going on about! On second thoughts, don't nother as I'm not interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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