1.9K views · 82 reactions | In order to communicate with other ships and shore, Napoleonic warships used coloured flags to signal messages. In 1790, British Admiral Lord Howe created a numerical signalling system and by 1799, there was a standardised code for the entire Royal Navy. Explore our guide to one of history’s most famous warships, packed with facts, figures and naval jargon-busting! https://youtu.be/61SYvhojGvg | Epic History TV | Facebook