HMS Victory

Captain Adam Ballard, Deputy Commander Surface Flotilla, believes a hybrid Royal Navy is the way forward and said the use of un-crewed vessels alongside the aircraft carriers is similar to when smaller ships were used with HMS Victory.

Drone boats with carriers harkens back to ‘age of HMS Victory’

The Sea Scouts' first ever Sea Lord Scout

Meoncross School student named as first ever Sea Lord Scout

Pompey Women have been building stronger ties with the community. Players recently visited the Historic Dockyard to learn more about the city's heritage.

Pompey Women build stronger ties with city's community

(L-R) James Donougher, Graham Brown, Jordan Thompson and Dave Clark

New immersive food tour allows you to follow in Nelson's footsteps

Marcin Jedrysiak

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A service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Ceremony to honour Lord Nelson on Battle of Trafalgar anniversary

Kevin Fitzpatrick is looking to contact a skilled craftsman who made an ink blotter and napkin rings for his family, all made from the original wood of HMS VIctory.

Search for craftsman who made ornaments from HMS Victory wood

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JJ Chalmers and Sophie Morgan being ferried across the water aboard an LCT.

Celebrity Hunted contestants made daring escape from HMS Victory

HMS Victory - items on display

Watch: Battle-damaged Trafalgar Sail from HMS Victory goes on display

Senior conservator Diana McCormack making final checks on the Trafalgar Sail before its limited display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

HMS Victory’s Sail to go on display with a new viewing platform

Six coins dating back to the 19th centuries which have been discovered beneath the foremast of HMS Victory after the masts were removed in the latest stage of a 10-year £42m restoration project.

'Good fortune' HMS Victory coins discovered after more than a century

A 'precise operation' to remove the masts on HMS Victory is complete as the Big Repair Project takes a major step forward.

HMS Victory's mast removal complete as £42m project moves forward

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The latest stage of HMS Victory's Big Repair, a huge conservation effort to preserve the Royal Navy flagship for years to come. Pictured us Lord Nelson's flagship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on March 10, 2026.

'Enthusiastic' public can soon see unearthed parts of HMS Victory

Masts on Royal Navy flagship HMS Victory will be removed during the next stage of her conservation project. Display areas are also being made so the public can see the work first-hand.

HMS Victory shop to be moved as new viewing platforms being set up
Excited visitors who want to see HMS Victory will noticed some changes as its conservation project enters a “bold new stage”.
Freddie Webb

Masts on Royal Navy flagship HMS Victory will be removed during the next stage of her conservation project. Display areas are also being made so the public can see the work first-hand.

"Bold new stage" of HMS Victory project with unseen parts on display

A striking gold watch owned by Lord Nelson has been put up for sale at Sotheby's in London, and it's expected to sell for roughly £400,000.

"Striking" gold watch owned by Lord Nelson goes on sale

Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Paul Beattie laid a wreath where Lord Nelson fell. The Royal Navy remembered the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson. The ceremony held onboard HMS Victory, was attended by the Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Paul Beattie and other senior Naval staff.

"Traditional ceremony" honours Lord Nelson aboard HMS Victory

VAdm Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE signs over responsibility of the Second Sea Lord to VAdm Paul Beattle CBA aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.

New Second Sea Lord sworn into Royal Navy at HMS Victory ceremony

Vice Admiral Andrew Burns, CB, OBE signs over responsibility of Fleet Commander to Vice Admiral Steve Moorhouse in the Admiral's Great Cabin on board HMS Victory. He has a wealth of experience, including roles as Commanding Officer of both aircraft carriers.

"Immensely proud" Vice Admiral becomes new Royal Navy Fleet Commander

Incredible progress has been made to fully restore and conserve HMS Victory. Shipwrights carving their names into the 100th futtock.

"Incredible progress" being made to conserve HMS Victory

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are celebrating after winning five TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard wins five TripAdvisor awards

Prices at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard drop for a limited time

Getting hands on at Victory Live: The Big Repair and a robotic friend from the Tech Truck

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Pictured: Historic handover of First Sea Lord to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE ADC RM with The Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Martin Connell RN on board HMS Victory. General Gwyn has become the new boss of the Royal Navy.

"Driven" new First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins sworn into role

Lieutenant Commander Steve Cass has become the new Commanding Officer of HMS Victory, with the Royal Navy flagship currently undergoing a major restoration project.

New HMS Victory Commanding Officer appointed
A new Commanding Officer is set to take charge of HMS Victory after a ten-year tenure by his predecessor.
Freddie Webb

HMS Hercules after de-masting and unarmed and had possibly become part of HMS Fisgard. Picture: Robert James collection.

Rare pictures of historic Royal Navy vessels from Portsmouth's glorious past

Conservation work is continuing at pace to fully restore the Royal Navy flagship HMS Victory, famous for Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar.

"Rock star" beetles found eating HMS Victory wood put on display

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Atmospheric Gosport in 1900 wit Portsmouth beyond Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport by Neil Marshall

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HMS Victory is being restored and a £45m project is currently underway to bring the former Royal Navy flagship back to her former glory. Lord Nelson's flagship is being regenerated with fresh timber and other additions.

Enlightening pictures of HMS Victory conservation - take the tour

HMS Victory is being restored and a £45m project is currently underway to bring the former Royal Navy flagship back to her former glory. Lord Nelson's flagship is being regenerated with fresh timber and other additions.

Conservation work to restore HMS Victory "continues at pace"

Pompey fans have been speaking on Twitter about their side's win over QPR. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'We should beat Pompey at worst, QPR acting like they're in play-offs'

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are putting on eight creative and fun challengers for kids this half term.

Discover eight adventures at the historic dockyard this half term

The city is wonderfully unique - here are 13 things that make the city one-of-a-kind.

13 wonderfully unique things about Portsmouth

Manufacturing experts have been allocated to help with the conservation of HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

New experts assigned to oversee repair of HMS Victory

Members of the ship's company aboard HMS Victory have raised over £10k for Hounds for Heroes.

HMS Victory name assistance dog Nelson after raising over £10k

Pictured - Senior officers attending the Annual Trafalgar Day Ceremony at HMS Victory - as they hold a one minute salute. The Royal Navy held their annual ceremony of remembrance marking the Battle of Trafalgar and Lord Nelson’s victory over Napoleon.

Trafalgar Day honoured by sailors aboard HMS Victory - pictures

A service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson took place on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Nelson Monument on Portsdown Hill.

Trafalgar Day remembrance ceremony held at Nelson Monument - pictures

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The annual Trafalgar Day service will be taking place at the Nelson Monument along Portsdown Hill on Monday. Pictured is last year's service.

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HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's historic flagship from which he led the Royal Navy to victory over Napoleon's fleet at Trafalgar is being rebuilt - using wood from France. Pictured: HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Historic HMS Victory to be rebuilt using French wood

Shelly Shroom = Pleurotus ostreatus

HMS Victory celebrates heroes and villains of fungus

HMS Victory in Portsmouth will be showcased on the latest episode of the Channel 5 documentary Warship; Life in the Royal Navy. Pictured is JJ Chalmers and the CO of HMS Victory.

Historic landmarks HMS Victory and D-Day craft to be on TV doc, when

The 'HMS Victory' flying the signal 'England expects' at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805. After Turner. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

15 stunning rare old images of Nelson's Royal Navy flagship HMS Victory

HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Environs, Portsmouth, 1949

25 historic photos of Nelson's flagship HMS Victory

Pete said: "It was incredibly important for me to showcase this sail at a club that I love deeply. Portsmouth FC has always been a significant part of my life, and to see this artwork unveiled at Fratton Park is a dream come true."

"Magnificent" artwork attracts huge crowd to Fratton Park

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Pete Codling's charcoal drawing is on display at Fratton Park which visitors can visit for free today.

WATCH: Stunning 170-square-metre artwork on show at Fratton Park

Peter Codling, a renowned Portsmouth-based artist who is currently finalising his extraordinary piece of art, hand-drawn on a replica sail of HMS Victory on Thursday 18th July 2024Pictured: Pete Codling with his artwork at the Historic Dockyard Picture: Habibur Rahman

"Largest charcoal drawing ever created” unveiled at Historic Dockyard

Timothy White's in North Cross Street, Gosport, about 1910. Picture courtesy Peter Greenaway.

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Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema and Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard

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