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Monument MPM1012 - HMS Victory
Summary
Built at Chatham Dockyard in 1765 and in active service for 34 years. Moved into No 2 dock Portsmouth for restoration in 1922, later opened as a museum. She is still in commission as the flagship of the Second Sea Lord/Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command.
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Full Description
Built at Chatham Dockyard in 1765 as a First Rate of 100 guns, H.M.S. Victory was in active service for 34 years and served as the flagship to a number of admirals, most famously Lord Nelson. In 1922 she was moved into No 2 dock Portsmouth for restoration, and was later opened as a museum. She is still in commission as the flagship of the Second Sea Lord/Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command.
National Historic Ships, 2013, National Register of Historic Vessels (NRHV) (Digital archive). SPM64.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM64 Digital archive: National Historic Ships. 2013. National Register of Historic Vessels (NRHV).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- National Historic Ships ID Number: 499
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 6284 0062 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Aug 19 2026 4:02PM