Tuesday, 28 June 2005 �?Southsea, Portsmouth, UK

Sound, lights, action... on the high seas

History will come to life in the waters off Southsea in a gripping illustration of a sea battle from Nelson's time, featuring some of the world's finest tall ships.

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200 years ago, Britain was fighting for its life against Napoleon's France. The two countries' navies were on a collision course.

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We take you back in time to sense the dramatic battle for domination of the seas. Watch from the shoreline as the drama unfolds.

See 'Nelson' take command in a sea battle that will assail your senses. There will be blazing broadsides, gun smoke using state-of-the-art pyrotechnics, music and radio broadcasts.

Event highlights

• The drama of 'tall ships' engaging in battle.
• A spectacular and unforgettable firework display.
• As the finale the floodlighting of the International Fleet Review.