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

HMS Victory delivering a full Broadside | The British Falkland Islands & British Military

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

The world-famous HMS Victory is undergoing a massive restoration and conservation programme. Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar is being stripped right back and having all rotten wood removed. Forces News have been given exclusive access to the project, to see the progress being made. | Forces News