On the eve of the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, here’s a 10 minute film from the the National Museum of the Royal Navy on the new (old) paint scheme being applied to HMS Victory as part of a massive overhaul of Nelson’s magnificent flagship. Andrew Baines, Head of Historic Ships at the National Museum of the Royal Navy and Project Director said “The really key point for us is that this is not what HMS Victory might have looked like – this is what she looked like, this is what Nel

After three years of ground-breaking work replacing the original cradles HMS Victory has been rested on for nearly 100 years, visitors can now see from bow to rudder from below. A privilege not even Admiral Nelson himself is thought to have enjoyed. 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/UnderneathHMSVictory | Royal Navy

HMS Victory is being restored and you can come and see it live in action ✨. Explore the decks Nelson once commanded, witness restoration in action 🛠️, and experience the life of the 800-strong crew who made history at sea. | Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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