As discussed at length on another thread the RN is having great difficulty recruiting at the moment.
Of course this type of media coverage will help!
If we can't celebrate a battle which helped to shape the course of history then how are we supposed to inspire the sailors of the future?
I am sure our three recruiting caravans (or whatever they are) will do a roaring business during the feely touchy "celebrations" (the army will have big tanks and guns the RAF lots of zoomy things) and we will be talking about an early 19th Century sea battle! course I'm sure there will be no discussion of hanging from the yard arm or keel hauling but I bet there will be some poor sailor dancing the Hornpipe.
The whole thing reminds me of a Monty python sketch only its not funny. What a pathetic age we live in.
PortWait if you find the number for the Tongan Navy or wherever let me know and I will come and join you.