LONDON: Admiral Nelson's coat when he died in Trafalgar (1805), National Maritime Museum

Nelson's Trafalgar coat, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich - Nelson's Trafalgar uniform when he was shot, National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Let's go and view Vice-admiral's undress coat worn by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's Trafalgar uniform (Nelson's Trafalgar coat) is displayed at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.
Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (29 September 1758 - 21 October 1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was noted for his inspirational leadership, superb grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics, all of which resulted in a number of decisive naval victories, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was wounded several times in combat, losing one arm in the unsuccessful attempt to conquer Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the sight in one eye in Corsica. He was shot and killed during his final victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Back to the uniform now; there is a bullet hole on the left shoulder, close to the epaulette. The damage to the epaulette itself is also apparent. The coat is of blue wool cloth with a stand-up collar and button-back lapels. On the left side, Nelson's four orders of chilvary - Knight of the Bath, Order of the Crescent, Order of Ferdinand & Merit and Order of St Joachim - are sewn to the front of the coat and over the edge of the lapel so that it could not be unbuttoned. The sleeves terminate in an extremely narrow round cuff with two rows of gold distinction lace and three flag officers buttons. The left sleeve is lined with black silk twill, but the right is lined with the same fabric only as far as the elbow. At the end of the right sleeve is a small black silk loop which would have secured the sleeve to a lapel button. The tails and breast are lined with white silk twill and the shoulders are quilted with running stitch.
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[@jameskavanagh4315]

Nelson and Wellington. 2 great British heroes. Great video Vic. Told with interest and respect. Thank you.

[@whirving]

I saw this uniform when I visited. I was alone in that room too. Just stunning to me, the bullet hole is so clear and the jacket is rather small, I guess he was a smaller guy. I just stood there for a while, unbelievable to be in the presence of such history. That happens a lot in London, but this was special.

[@milowagon]

Great video Vic

[@jimmclean9312]

Thank you for posting. I was moved when I saw Nelsons coat at Greenwich. He was always one of my heroes.

[@tonyf.7799]

You can see on his epaulet several tassles missing this is because a midshipman named George Augustus Westphal who was hit in the head was laid down next to Nelson and they used Nelsons rolled up Jacket as a make shift pillow , The blood from his head wound soaked into the tassles so much so that when the coat was removed they had to cut some of the tassles off,.

[@TheThom01]

Thank you Vic I learned so much watching your videos

[@doronron7323]

Just watched your feature about Nelsons coat. Congratulations on such a well produced piece, very impressed. Some of the blood remains also belonged to his signal officer, Pascoe, who unfortunately was killed by a canon ball whilst standing beside Nelson, before he himself was shot. Warm work indeed!

[@mcites]

I love the video. I like the English history. Nelson was a great hero.Greetings from Brazil.

[@SullivanCoPA]

Thanks Vic. Great Job. Nelson was indeed a great hero, armed with incredible personality and drive.

[@Dicedude]

Thanks so much for this video. Admiral Lord Nelson was my hero growing up. Ex pat here!

[@clarkewi]

Greatest admiral in history.

[@joanwhite2365]

Thank you for this X my ancestor was one of Nelson's band of brothers Sir Admiral Henry D'esterre Darby.

[@frankparsons1629]

Many thanks Vic, I'd never seen Nelsons top coat before, that is fascinating, as well as very sad. I was at school with a direct descendant of Horatio Nelson. Some five of my ancestors who were born after his death bore his Christian name out of respect. None were in the Royal Navy but one, Horatio Henry Steel was a Surgeon Major in the British Army, part of his service was in Afghanistan. He died in the 1920s.

[@paddlefootwt]

Another awesome video, thank you Vic.

[@herve160181]

Great presentation. Now I am determined to see this in person. Such history. Simply priceless.

[@LL-sq8se]

Thanks for the video. What a coat it is!So glad it is somewhere fairly safe!!

[@davegreenwood1663]

Top class Vic .Very informative thanks.

[@clifffor1179]

You've made me want to visit the museum. Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@tacfoley4443]

The 'golden lace' on the sleeves is called 'bullion'. Nelson was around 5ft 3in - a small man indeed, in height, but a giant in reputation, determination and lion-like courage.