Hms Victory

Author : John Christopher
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780752485102

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The HMS Victory Story by John Christopher Pdf

Constructed from the wood of over 6,000 trees HMS Victory was designed as a 'first-rate ship', packing a formidable punch with over 100 guns arranged over three decks. Immortalised as Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, after bringing Nelson's body back to England the Victory sailed out on a number of expeditions until her retirement in 1812. In a wonderfully entertaining narrative, and packed with fun facts, figures and over 100 colour photographs, author John Christopher recounts the story of this celebrated warship right up to its restoration project and current role as the centrepiece of Portsmouth's historic docks. Author John Christopher is a life-long transport enthusiast and a balloon pilot. He has previously written The Hunter Story and Balloons at War for The History Press.

Author : Peter Goodwin
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1785216880

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HMS Victory by Peter Goodwin Pdf

When she was launched in 1765, HMS Victory was the ultimate warship of the Georgian era. As Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, she has since become inextricably linked to the memory of Britain's greatest naval hero. The Victory was built in the 18th century, with an expected life span of less than two decades, so the fact that she survives today - over 250 years later - is remarkable. Published with the cooperation of the Royal Navy, this book takes readers on board Nelson's Victory to examine the innermost workings of this maritime icon - from stem to stem, above and below decks.

Author : Iain Ballantyne,Jonathan Eastland
Publisher : Penn & Sword Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1844152936

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H.M.S. Victory by Iain Ballantyne,Jonathan Eastland Pdf

There is no more illustrious warship name in British naval history H.M.S. Victory, which is inextricably linked with Admiral Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. This fascinating book, the latest in the Famous Warships of the Royal Navy series, clebrates all three at the 200th anniversary of Nelson's greatest triumph and his death in H.M.S. Victory. What is less well-known is that six warships before Nelson's carried the name Victory, the first bieng Sir John Hawkins' during the Battle of the Armada in 1588. All manner of maritime life is included in this book, from piracy in the Azores to gentlemanly encounters between the fleets as well as the battle of annihilation that was Trafalgar. The full horror, majesty and thunder of naval warfare in the age of fighting sail are revealed through the first-hand accounts of those who were there. Superbly illustrated, well-researched and written by two leading maritime experts, H.M.S. Victory will be enjoyed by all those for whom naval heritage, Nelson and his ship hold a fascination.

Author : Dr. C. Nepean Longridge
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787205451

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The Anatomy of Nelson’s Ships by Dr. C. Nepean Longridge Pdf

The history of Admiral Horatio Nelson has been written from every possible angle, but this was not so with his ships. Not until this work was first published in 1955. Before then, such information as there was about the ships was buried in archives on Naval Architecture; only the top expert could have sifted it and present it in a usable form. Dr. Longridge was that expert, and his work became a veritable treasure trove for every naval historian and ship modeller. His research is supported by 271 detailed line drawings, rare photographs and fold-out plans showing hull framing, interior construction, complexing and deck layouts.

Author : Alan McGowan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Warships
ISBN : 1840675322

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HMS Victory by Alan McGowan Pdf

This text covers the career and reconstruction of HMS Victory. There are over 200 drawings of how she was in 1805, making this a detailed technical manual on the construction and fitting, and the alterations and restoration of an 18th century man-of-war.

Author : Roger Morriss,Peter Bursey,National Maritime Museum (Great Britain)
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:35007002192528

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Guide to British Naval Papers in North America by Roger Morriss,Peter Bursey,National Maritime Museum (Great Britain) Pdf

This guide describes and locates over 1100 collections of original British naval documents in 250 US and Canadian repositories. It lists separate collections under six categories; provides a directory of libraries holding these collections, with details of opening hours, access, photocopying facilities and lists of papers held; and supplies three indexes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UIUC:30112088071698

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A Short History of H.M.S. "Victory," Gathered from Various Sources by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Christopher
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752485102

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HMS Victory Story by John Christopher Pdf

Constructed from the wood of over 6,000 trees HMS Victory was designed as a ‘first-rate ship’, packing a formidable punch with over 100 guns arranged over three decks. Immortalised as Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, after bringing Nelson’s body back to England the Victory sailed out on a number of expeditions until her retirement in 1812.In a wonderfully entertaining narrative, and packed with fun facts, figures and over 100 colour photographs, author John Christopher recounts the story of this celebrated warship right up to its restoration project and current role as the centrepiece of Portsmouth’s historic docks.Author John Christopher is a life-long transport enthusiast and a balloon pilot. He has previously written The Hunter Story and Balloons at War for The History Press.

Author : sir William James L. Wharton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600018086

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A short history of h.m.s. 'Victory'. by sir William James L. Wharton Pdf

Author : Peter Goodwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781844862122

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Nelson's Victory by Peter Goodwin Pdf

With the approach of the 200th anniversary of the Royal Navy's greatest battle off Cape Trafalgar on October 21st 1805, much attention will be given to our most tangible symbol of that most ferocious engagement, Nelson's fully preserved flagship HMS Victory. Much has been written about HMS Victory but it is often simplistic and romanticised or clearly aimed at the technical requirements of the naval historian. In Nelson's Victory, Peter Goodwin adopts a fresh approach to explain the workings of the only surviving 'line of battle' ship of the Napoleonic Wars. As Victory was engaged in battle during only two per cent of her active service, Peter Goodwin also provides a glimpse into life and work at sea during the other ninety-eight per cent of the time. As technical and historical advisor to the ship in Portsmouth, he is in a unique position to investigate an interpret not only the ship's structure but also the essential aspects of shipboard life: victualling, organisation, discipline, domestic arrangements and medical care. In his role as Keeper and Curator of the ship, the author has been asked thousands of questions by visitors and historians alike. In this volume he has selected 101 of the most important and telling questions and provides full and detailed responses to each: 'What types of wood were used in building Victory?'; 'What was Victory's longest voyage?'; 'How much shot was fired from her guns at Trafalgar?'; 'How many boats did Victory carry?'; 'What was prize money?'; 'What was grog?'; 'When did her career as a fighting ship end?', and 'How many people visit Victory each year?'.

Author : William James Lloyd Wharton
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1884-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465552587

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A Short History of H.M.S. Victory by William James Lloyd Wharton Pdf

Author : Peter Goodwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844862849

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HMS Victory Pocket Manual 1805 by Peter Goodwin Pdf

This new addition to the best-selling Conway pocket-book range features Admiral Nelson's fully preserved flagship HMS Victory, the most tangible symbol of the Royal Navy's greatest battle off Cape Trafalgar on October 21st 1805. In the HMS Victory Pocket Manual, Peter Goodwin adopts a fresh approach to explain the workings of the only surviving 'line of battle' ship of the Napoleonic Wars. And, as Victory was engaged in battle during only two per cent of her active service, the book also provides a glimpse into life and work at sea during the other ninety-eight per cent of the time. This volume presents answers to questions such as: 'What types of wood were used in building Victory?'; 'What was Victory's longest voyage?'; 'How many shots were fired from her guns at Trafalgar?'; 'How many boats did Victory carry?'; 'What was prize money?'; 'What was grog?'; 'When did her career as a fighting ship end?', and 'How many people visit Victory each year?'. It gives a full history of the world's most famous warship through a highly accessible pocket-book format. The book Includes a pertinent and varied selection of contemporary documents and records to explain the day-to-day running of a three-decker Georgian warship. The leading historian of the sailing man of war, Peter Goodwin was technical and historical advisor to HMS Victory in Portsmouth for more than 20 years, and is in a unique position to investigate and interpret not only the ship's structure but also the essential aspects of shipboard life: victualling, organisation, discipline, domestic arrangements and medical care.

Author : John McKay
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Victory (Man-of-war)
ISBN : 1591146372

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The 100-gun Ship, Victory by John McKay Pdf

An example of the ultimate sailing warship--the three-decker First Rate-Victory was the most popular and successful 100-gun ship of the period, and the flagship of Nelson at Trafalgar. First published in 1987 in the acclaimed Anatomy of the Ship series, 100 Gun Ship Victory is now available in paperback for the first time. The titles in this series are acknowledged for the detailed information they provide about historic ships and this volume presents detailed descriptions and illustrations of the HMS Victory, including a pictorial section with numerous close-up photographs and on-board views of ship equipment and spaces. Three hundred perspective and three-view drawings, with fully descriptive keys, illustrate every detail of the ship, including hull construction, masts and yards, armament, rigging, decoration and fittings. These accurate and comprehensive drawings offer ship buffs, historians, and model makers a full view of the ship and her position in the development of the First Rate.

Author : Jonathan Eastland,Iain Ballantyne
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783409396

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HMS Victory by Jonathan Eastland,Iain Ballantyne Pdf

“A first-rate visual guide to the most famous preserved warship on the planet. The imagery has the ‘wow’ factor . . . a brilliant showcase.”—Warships International Fleet Review HMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy’s achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year. In this new series written by experts and containing more than 200 specially commissioned photographs, each title will take the reader on a superbly illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck by deck. Significant parts of the vessel for example, the capstan, steering gear, armament, brody stove, cockpit, stern cabins are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures, so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual record and explanation of the ship that exists. In addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her design and build, her fighting career and her life prior to restoration and exhibition are all described. No other books offer such superb visual impact and detailed information as the Seaforth Historic Ship Series—a truly groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past vividly to life. Nominated for the 2011 Mountbatten Awards “In a precise and careful treatment, they cover the evolution of naval architecture, maritime warfare, and British strategy that led to the construction of the 100-gun ship-of-the-line . . . A valuable book for students of the age of fighting sail.”—New York Military Affairs Symposium

Author : W. J. L. Wharton
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4066339541283

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A Short History of H.M.S. Victory by W. J. L. Wharton Pdf

"A Short History of H.M.S. Victory" by W. J. L. Wharton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.