In this deep dive into the National Maritime Museum, we reveal the grisly truths behind Britain’s greatest naval legends. Discover the ballistics behind the shot that killed Admiral Nelson, the chemical secrets of the Russian "infernal machine" sea mines, and the harrowing forensic trail of the lost Franklin Expedition. From the Mutiny on the Bounty to modern-day piracy, we explore the innovations and tragedies that shaped the high seas. This is the history of the Royal Navy as you’ve never seen it before.
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