In the Battle of Copenhagen, Nelson and the British fleet attacked and defeated Denmark’s navy as it formed a protective blockade outside the harbour. Thousands were killed and wounded during the brutal hours-long naval clash, considered one of Nelson’s “great battles”. “(It was) a nightmare to be on board one of these ships,” Mr Johansen said. Dendrochronological dating – the method of using tree rings to establish the age of wood – match the year the ship was built. The battle took place 225 years ago (AP)Chronicled in books and painted on canvases, the 1801 battle is deeply embedded in Denmark’s national story.

Source: The Times April 02, 2026 13:10 UTC