Nelson’s Barrel Puzzle

Nelson’s Barrel Puzzle is a fantastic resource for Irish primary and secondary school classrooms. Designed to engage students while supporting key curriculum goals, it's perfect for teachers looking to add hands-on, engaging learning tools to their class. Just one piece from the Great Minds puzzle range. Will you be able to master this challenging wooden brainteaser? Nelson’s Barrel Can you separate the pieces and rebuild the puzzle? Britain’s most famous admiral, Nelson was the hero of the country’s greatest naval victory against the French in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar. Tragically, he was killed in the battle aboard his ship, the Victory. His distraught sailors, wanting to preserve his body for a state funeral at St. Paul’s in London, pickled his body in a barrel full of rum for the voyage from Gibraltar. This product is ideal for group activities, early finishers, or as part of your classroom resources cupboard. Trusted by educators across Ireland.