Nelson's flagship HMS Victory - historic pictures | Nostalgia
Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory is the world’s oldest naval ship still in commission.
The 104-gun, first-rate ship was launched in 1765 and is most famous for her role as Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805.
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