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This is a memorial statue to Horatio Nelson, famous for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, most notably in the Battle of Trafalgar, during which he was killed. It is situated on the banks of the Menai Straits in North Wales. This memorial stands at an out-of-the-way site on the shore below Plas Llanfair, in Llanfairpwll on the Anglesey shore. It was created by Admiral Lord Clarence Paget, who lived in the mansion and who was an enthusiastic amateur sculptor. The monument is made of stone, inscribed with the words "Nelson" and "Fell at Trafalgar 1805. England expects that every man will do his duty"(Ironic considering it's situated in Wales!!). The view from this position is of the Menai Strait, which Nelson was reputed to have described as "one of the most treacherous stretches of sea in the world."
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2109x2636px 932.84 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Shutter Speed
1/1002 second
Aperture
F/2.7
Focal Length
6 mm
Date Taken
Dec 26, 2008, 3:09:00 PM
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