Cymraeg

Programme 2 - The Golden Age

The 18th and 19th Centuries, when Britain's maritime strength was at its peak, was a period of propsperity for Welsh sailors

Herring

Herring
Since the earliest days, fishing for herring had been important to Welsh coastal communities

Cardigan

Cardigan
Ports such as Cardigan grew to be important trading centres

Picture of HMS Victory

Trafalgar
Several hundred Welsh sailors fought against Napoleon's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar – including 31 on board Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory

Martello Tower

Martello Towers
Many of the period's naval defences can still be seen around Wales today, including the Martello Towers which guard Pembroke Dock

Conway

HMS Conway
Towards the end of the 'Golden Age', the school-ship HMS Conway arrived in the Menai Straits