The British first acquired Antiqua in 1632, and needed to protect the area with its navy. This harbor offered some protection from hurricanes and was a natural pick. Soon construction began on a dockyard, although the area kept changing in the early 1700s as authorities figured out it was such a good spot.
The last facility started to go up in the 1740s, and it continued through the 1700s. The facility is named after Lord Horatio Nelson, who is in charge of the place from 1784 to 1787. Nelson was killed at the otherwise victorious Battle of Trafalgar, one of the great victories in British history.
The area is now a setting for yacht races. It's certainly a pretty spot, and is in good shape with historic markers around. Nelson's Dockyard is an unusual place by Caribbean standards, and that helped make it a good visit.
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