How was admiral Nelson's body transported back to England after his death at Trafalgar?

Answer 1

Nelson's body was preserved in a barrel of brandy. Legend has it that, ironically, it was French brandy that had been captured during the battle. He was then transported to Gibraltar on his ship the Victory which had to be towed.

Answer 2

Nelson had a most unusual funeral cortege. Many of the common seamen were buried at Gibraltar, but Nelson had to be taken to London for burial in Westminster Abbey. To effect this, his body was preserved in rum. A half barrel was nailed to the deck, and the coffin, bored with holes, was slid inside. The barrel was then filled with spirit, preserving the corpse. From then on in the Royal Navy, rum became known as ‘Nelson’s blood’.

Answer 3

Lord Nelson Rum

Answer 4

In a barrel of rum, as he didn't wish to be thrown over board. Every year (and this is true), admirals in the Royal Navy drink some of that rum on the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Answer 5

In a barrel of brandy, although some people believe it was Rum. Rum wasn't used because it was the staple drink of the British navy in the days when fresh water was hard to obtain at sea. Brandy was always carried as (a) an alternative for officers and (b) as a general anaesthetic and for its antiseptic properties. Incidentally unto the present day Rum is still referred to as "Nelsons Blood" in naval circles.

Answer 6

In a cask of brandy till they got to Gibraltar where this was replenished with port. The rumour was that so many of the sailors had surremptitiously sampled the fluid en route...a case of 'swallow the leader'??

Answer 7

Leightonm's answer covered most of it, but it was St. Paul's where Nelson was buried, not Westminster Abbey.

Answer 8

He was transported back in a pickle barrel full of brandy to preseve him for his funeral

Answer 9

In a barrel of rum

Answer 10

In a barrel of rum!! I did it the other way round