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A wreath lies on the spot where Nelson was fatally wounded. It was placed during Trafalgar Day ceremonies 2007. Picture by LA(Phot) Emz Tucker, FRPU East New plaque honours Victory's fallen

A NEW memorial to men of Victory will be dedicated next month – closer to the spot Nelson is believed to have died.

Research by the flagship’s curator Peter Goodwin suggests that the legendary admiral expired not where he is currently remembered, but most likely 20 or so feet away on the same orlop deck.

And so when a new memorial area and monument is consecrated by Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns on June 21, it will be near that location.

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