HMS Victory's First Battle First commissioned in March 1778 during the American Revolutionary War, HMS Victory became Admiral Keppel’s flagship of the Royal Navy. Just months later, Victory sailed out to confront the French off Ushant. On July 23rd, the British and French fleets, each with nearly 30 ships-of-the-line, clashed in chaotic conditions, battling wind, rain, and each other. ⚓🔥 Victory opened fire on the massive Bretagne in a dramatic exchange, marking her entry into naval warfare. Wh

504K views · 937 reactions | Wonderful to be exploring HMS Victory at @phdockyard! . . . #portsmouth #hmsvictory #masterandcommander #nelson #horationelson | Alice Loxton | Facebook

11K views · 122 reactions | HMS Victory #HMSVictory, launched in 1765, was the British ultimate fighting vessel. It was a full rigged 227 feet long ship with 104 guns and 850 men when at full capacity and most famous as Admiral Horatio Nelson’s flag ship at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. | Ship Model | Facebook