Comment on HMS Victory
When I visited HMS Victory, I felt a surge of pride. It is a very large part of British History.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2007-03-13 by Angie Smith from Leicester
Comment on HMS Victory
In 1805 a well trained Gunnary crew on HMS Victory could fire 4 rpm (rounds per min) while the best trained french gunary crew could only fire 1rpm .
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-11-14 by Antonio Dragonetti from Newcastle upon time
Comment on HMS Victory
This is a symbol of England's past history, how sailors lived and naval battles were fought. Also don't feel that Portsmouth should just be represented by the Spinnaker Tower - it is hardly an icon - took much longer to complete than was supposed to and has only been there a couple of years.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-08-11 by SUSAN ABRAHAM from Wirral
Comment on HMS Victory
Nelson, Trafalgar, and H.M.S. "Victory". The three are indivisible, and "Victory" is the most-recognised image from this part of England's history. It does not bear thinking about what would have happened had it not been for the three together.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-08-04 by Adam from Poole
Comment on HMS Victory
This is the flagship of the english fleet as they defeated the spanish armada, and it was the ship that nelson died on. it now stands in portsmouth, and should be recognised as a reminder that once indeed britain truly did rule the waves.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-08-03 by scott hughes from barnsley
Comment on HMS Victory
It represents the time that England (and Britain) were great and a proper world power. It also represents the spirit of enterprising action leadership displayed by Nelson and his captains that delivered our power.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-07-20 by Bernard Edwards from Whitby
Comment on HMS Victory
H.M.S. Victory was Nelsons flagship,one of our greatest naval captains and heroes
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-05-26 by N.S.Maton from Haylimg island
Comment on H.M.S. Victory
The 'Victory is the physical embodiment of all that we admire in our most celebrated son, Lord Nelson. It represents the glory days of our maritime history, as well as reminding us that despite contemporary trials and tribulations, we will endure. As a Nation, the Victory stands for all that we were - tough, indomitable and true. And all that we should be.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-02-27 by Rupert Grant from Warwick
Comment on H.M.S. Victory
HMS Victory is the last survivor of a sailing Royal Navy that fought on every ocean and in all corners of the globe. Built entirely of English Oak (with some German fir for mast and spars) she was at the pinnacle of technology in the pre-industrial age. She, and similar wooden ships, laid the foundation upon which English industrial pre-eminence was built through world wide trade leading ultimately to Pax Britannica and an Empire encompassing one sixth of the World's population.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2006-02-06 by John Barber from Kent
Comment on HMS Victory
Victory represents many things about this country. As an island nation, the Navy and the sea have been important to us for many years, and she represents what many would describe as 'the golden age' of sail. This type of ship fought in countless engagements during the eighteenth century and early nineteenth century, protecting us from invasion. But Victory also represents the skill of this country's ship builders, craftsmen and sailors, whose skill and determination helped create the England we know today.
Comment on HMS Victory posted 2007-03-30 by Katy Goodwin from Portsmouth