HMS Victory firing rolling broadside 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Today Victory is preserved at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and, as the flagship of the First Sea Lord & Chief of Naval Staff, is the oldest commissioned warship in the world. Laid down in 1759 Victory was a First Rate, the most powerful type of ship of her day with three gun decks mounting 100 guns. The Royal Navy had always built very large ships to fight major fleet battles. In contrast the French and Spanish navies did not build First Rates un

#DidYouKnow that a single broadside from HMS Victory packed more punch than all the artillery in Wellington's army at Waterloo? HMS Victory was a first-rate ship of the line carrying 104 guns, and among the most formidable warships of the Napoleonic Wars. Watch our complete guide to the legendary warship now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUERUnx2lms | Epic History TV

HMS Victory BROADSIDE of HISTORY HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759 and launched in 1765. She is best known for her role as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. She additionally served as Keppel's flagship at Ushant, Howe's flagship at Cape Spartel and Jervis's flagship at Cape St Vincent. After 1824, she was relegated to the role of harbour ship. In 1922, she was moved to a dry dock at Ports

The world-famous HMS Victory is undergoing a massive restoration and conservation programme. Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar is being stripped right back and having all rotten wood removed. Forces News have been given exclusive access to the project, to see the progress being made. | Forces News

HMS Victory is being restored and you can come and see it live in action ✨. Explore the decks Nelson once commanded, witness restoration in action 🛠️, and experience the life of the 800-strong crew who made history at sea. | Portsmouth Historic Dockyard