HMS Victory: Total Guide Part 2
Epic History TV
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28m
This is Epic History TV's guide to HMS Victory, one of the most famous warships in history, and flagship of Vice Admiral Nelson at his decisive victory over the Franco-Spanish Combined Fleet at Trafalgar in 1805. In this episode we look at the composition of naval crews, and how they sailed, fought and lived aboard a warship like Victory.
Thank you to the National Museum of the Royal Navy for their help in making this series. HMS Victory is currently undergoing a major conservation project, but remains open to the public throughout. More info here: https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/
Thank you to the National Maritime Museum for their support in making this series: https://www.rmg.co.uk/national-mariti...
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