Thomas Hardy (naval officer)
Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, RN (April 5, 1769 - September 20, 1839) was a British naval officer, best known as the man to whom Lord Nelson addressed his famous last words. It is traditionally believed that the sentence was, "Kiss me Hardy." However, it has been suggested that his words were more likely, "Kismet, Hardy," meaning "Fate, Hardy."
Hardy was Captain of the Fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.
There is a monument to him within walking distance of the Dorset village of Portesham.
