HMS Victory

HMS Victory

🇬🇧United Kingdom

HMS Victory is a historic ship museum located at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1765, it served as the flagship of Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The ship measures 69 meters in length and features 104 guns across three decks.

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HMS Victory is preserved as a museum ship and is accessible to visitors, offering insights into 18th-century naval warfare and life at sea. The ship's structure includes oak frames and copper sheathing, typical of naval engineering of the period. HMS Victory also serves as the flagship of the First Sea Lord, maintaining its operational status within the British Royal Navy.