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HMS Victory in drydock |
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HMS Victory, laid down on 23rd July 1759, is the oldest Commissioned warship in the world and remains the flagship of the 2nd Sea Lord although it no ...
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HMS Victory, forecastle |
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A close-up of one of the Victory's 68-pounder carronade guns (reproduction) mounted on the forecastle. The shot garland with 2 68 pound round shot can...
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HMS Victory, middle gundeck |
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A view of the middle gundeck of the Victory, showing the cramped conditions in which the crew would have had to fight the huge 24-pounder cannon curre...
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HMS Victory, port side |
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Victory's port side showing the broadside, and the steep curves of her tumblehome.
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HMS Victory, stern gallery |
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A good view of her stern gallery, showing the beautifully ornate woodwork with which she was decorated, but also giving some idea of her size
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HMS Victory, the prow |
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Detail of the Victory's prow showing the crest figurehead.
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HMS Victory, the Quarterdeck |
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A section of the Quarterdeck showing, in the foreground (and in the detail picture), a brass plaque marking the point where admiral Nelson fell during...
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| 19th and Early 20th Century |
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HMS Warrior |
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HMS Warrior, the largest, fastest, most powerful warship afloat when she was built in 1860.
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HMS Warrior from the bow. |
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HMS Warrior, the largest, fastest, most powerful warship afloat when she was built in 1860.
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The Grand Turk |
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The Grand Turk - a reproduction of a late 18th century sloop-of-war used in the 'Hornblower' Television series.
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The Trincomalee |
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The Trincomalee - a 40 gun frigate of 1817 build in Bombay for the Royal Navy - during restoration
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The Trincomalee, Main Gun Deck |
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Taken during renovation and fitting as a modern attraction (hence the fire extinguisher - not an original feature!) this picture shows the height and ...
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The Trincomalee, port side |
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A view down the port side of the Trincomalee from the stern. The guns, run-out can be seen, along with the hammock-netting, standing rigging, running ...
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The Trincomalee, Stern gallery |
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The stern gallery of this heavy frigate showing the beautiful lines and carved woodwork of a frigate of this period.
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