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Down-Rigging HMS Victory
Recent surveys have indicated that Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory, was leaking, suffering from rot and being pulled apart by her own weight. Now, as the first part of a major restoration project, the ship is being down-rigged. Twenty six miles of … Continue reading
“The Most Beautiful Ship” – Tall Ships and Bragging Rights
Bragging rights are kind of fun. Whether they mean anything or not is often an open question. How one strings together the adjective phrases can make all the difference. For example, HMS Victory is said to be “the oldest commissioned … Continue reading
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Tagged Amerigo Vespucci, HMS Victory, Italian training ship, Malta, USS Constitution
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Restoration work for HMS Victory
Earlier this month we posted about a report which features dire warnings about the condition of HMS Victory. Thanks to David Hayes for passing along an update on the restoration work planned for the old ship. Restoration work for HMS … Continue reading
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Tagged HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship, Portsmouth, Royal Navy
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HMS Victory rotting and being pulled apart under its own weight
A disturbing report published yesterday in the Telegraph. HMS Victory rotting and being pulled apart under its own weight HMS Victory is riddled with rot and being pulled apart by its own weight, maintenance reports of the historic ship have … Continue reading
HMS Victory in the Snow
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has posted some lovely photos of HMS Victory and the dockyard after a recent snowfall. Click on the thumbnails for a larger image. To see more visit their website or Facebook album page.
Posted in Current, Galleries, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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HMS Victory to replace Trident and Ark Royal
This is satire, though given the rather drastic cuts in the Royal Navy budget, it doesn’t feel too far off the mark. From News Biscuit: HMS Victory to replace Trident and Ark Royal HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of … Continue reading
Model of HMS Victory carved from HMS Victory
We previously posted about a model of the Mayflower crafted from timber believed to used on the original ship that carried the Pilgrims to America. Alaric Bond passed along an article about a model of the HMS Victory by sculptor and … Continue reading
40th Anniversary of Black Tot Day
In early July we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the return of the SS Great Britain to Bristol. Yesterday was a more somber anniversary – the 40th anniversary of “Black Tot” Day. Ceremony to mark ending of rum tot at … Continue reading
Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea
Tagged Black Tot Day, HMS Victory, Royal Navy, rum ration, Up Spirits
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Royal Navy’s Summer Extravaganza Returns to Portsmouth in 2010
Navy’s Summer Extravaganza Returns to Portsmouth in 2010 Navy Days at Portsmouth Naval Base, Friday 30th July – Sunday 1st August, will feature serving warships of the Royal Navy, ships of foreign navies, thrilling naval displays, historical re-enactments and the … Continue reading
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Tagged HMS Cumberland, HMS Victory, Navy Days, Portsmouth Naval Base
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Oak Jam from HMS Victory?
Oak flavored jam? Wood from HMS Victory bottled as a jam in a jar Admiral Lord Nelson led HMS Victory out of a few sticky situations, but now the ship finds itself in a bit of a jam. Off-cuts of … Continue reading
Navy Week, Portsmouth, 1937
Thanks to David Hayes of Astrodene’s Historical Naval Fiction for passing along this clip of Navy Days in 1937. HMS Victory, marching bands, period costumes and open air calisthenics. Click on the image to view the video. NAVY WEEK AT PORTSMOUTH . … Continue reading
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard marks 88 years of HMS Victory
HMS Victory in recent snowy weather Portsmouth Historic Dockyard marks 88 years of HMS Victory From broadside battles off the Mediterranean coast to Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s triumph in the Battle of Trafalgar and campaigns in the Baltic, the guardians … Continue reading
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Tagged HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson
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