Bow of HMS Victory at the historic dockyards in Portsmouth. UK. The Victory was Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, in 1805. (95)

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HMS Victory at the historic dockyards in Portsmouth. UK. The Victory was Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, in 1805. Much of the rigging and masts were removed in 2011 due to the huge weight causing leaks and distortion of the historic hull, which was suffering from rot. Rigging should be returned after restoration is completed. This is how the ship looks in 2018. The 250-year-old ship is still the flagship of the second sea lord. HMS Victory is still a serving Royal Navy vessel and is the oldest ship still in commission with any navy in the world. (95)

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Size: 3494px × 4973px
Location: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, UK
Photo credit: © David Gee / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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