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'''HMS Victory''' is a warship of the British Royal Navy, the former flagship of [[Horatio Nelson]], and, with over 220 years of continuous service, the last first-rate ship of the line left in commission in the world. | '''HMS Victory''' is a warship of the British Royal Navy, the former flagship of [[Horatio Nelson]], and, with over 220 years of continuous service, the last first-rate ship of the line left in commission in the world. | ||
| − | A three-decker ship of 100 guns, built between 1759 and 1765, HMS Victory is the only surviving warship to have fought in the [[American Revolutionary War|American War of Independence]], the [[French Revolutionary War]] and the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Notable actions in which she participated include the Relief of [[Gibraltar]], the [[Battle of Cape St Vincent]] and the [[Battle of Trafalgar]]. | + | A three-decker ship of 100 guns, built between 1759 and 1765, HMS Victory is the only surviving warship to have fought in the [[American Revolutionary War|American War of Independence]], the [[French Revolutionary War]] and the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Notable actions in which she participated include the Relief of [[Gibraltar]], the [[Battle of Cape St Vincent]] and the [[Battle of Trafalgar]]. During the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson was shot on the quarterdeck of the Victory by a French sniper. He was brought below deck where he died at the conclusion of the battle, which proved to be his greatest victory. |
HMS Victory is today permanently kept in dock at [[Portsmouth]] where she attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually. | HMS Victory is today permanently kept in dock at [[Portsmouth]] where she attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually. | ||
Revision as of 02:03, May 24, 2008
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| Flag | [[image: Royal Navy|50px|center]]
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| Characteristics | |
| Displacement | 3,500 tons |
| Length | 226 feet |
| Beam | 52 feet |
| Draft | 29 feet |
| Speed | 8-9 knots |
| Armament | 104 guns on 3 decks |
| Crew | 850 |
HMS Victory is a warship of the British Royal Navy, the former flagship of Horatio Nelson, and, with over 220 years of continuous service, the last first-rate ship of the line left in commission in the world.
A three-decker ship of 100 guns, built between 1759 and 1765, HMS Victory is the only surviving warship to have fought in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. Notable actions in which she participated include the Relief of Gibraltar, the Battle of Cape St Vincent and the Battle of Trafalgar. During the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson was shot on the quarterdeck of the Victory by a French sniper. He was brought below deck where he died at the conclusion of the battle, which proved to be his greatest victory.
HMS Victory is today permanently kept in dock at Portsmouth where she attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually.