Which famous Englishman's body sailed from Cape Trafalgar to England in a barrel of brandy?

Nelson did indeed sail his ships between the French fleet and the shore, but not at Trafalgar... it was at the Battle of The Nile in 1798. The French fleet had recently ferried Napoleon to Egypt and had anchored close to the shore with the majority of their guns facing out to sea. Nelson's ships, with their shallower draught were able slip behind the French fleet and annihilated it.

Naval provisions as of 1779 Brandy was replaced by Rum..(cheaper and not french!).naval officers personal provisions Included small barrels of brandy,but small as Nelson was it would of taken a magician to make him fit.! Napoleon brandy anyone?... ; }

sunsetdb7, yes, it was the battle of the Nile that Nelson sailed his fleet between the shore and the French ships.

Barrel was only half full when they got back as crew had been sneeking shots of rum.