HMS Victory: Inside Nelson's Legendary Warship Explained HMS Victory’s intricate wartime layout and crew: decks, magazines, pumps, and magazines; 820 aboard at Trafalgar; varied roles from officers to sailors and marines; midshipmen, apprentices, and hierarchies defined by merit and connections. #NavalHistory #Warships #EpicHistory | Epic History TV

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This authentic copper sheathing plate was once mounted on HMS Victory, Admiral Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar in 1805. One of only 500 limited edition examples released during the ship's restoration for the Trafalgar Bicentenary, this rare artifact bears edition number 230 of 500. The copper sheathing protected the wooden hull from marine organisms, giving the British Navy a crucial advantage in speed and durability.From our sold archives.#msrau #antiques #antiqueoftheday #history #hmsvictory #n