Lightfolio shortlisted for Collingwood Memorial [Back to all news]21/8/2009 Admiral Lord Collingwood is a national hero and held in extremely high regard in Naval circles to this day as he was instrumental in the victory at the battle of Trafalgar, taking command of the British fleet after Nelson's death. The statue stands at the mouth of the Tyne in pride of place for all to see and includes cannons from Collingwoods ship 'The Royal Sovereign'. |