HMS Victory: Total Guide Part 1
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Date: 2022-09-12
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Comments and reviews: 19
AnAnaithnid
A nice little touch in the animation is the Admiral's Flag. It flies from the fore topgallant, meaning the ship is commanded by a Vice-Admiral. In this case, a Vice-Admiral of the White, which is the rank held by Admiral Nelson at Trafalgar. Technically it should have a small red circle in the corner, but it's hard to tell if it does in the animation.
Either way, as someone that spends a lot of time researching the Royal Navy of the 17th through early 20th century, I shall probably recommend this video to people looking for informative answers without having to watch a dozen Drachinifel videos, or read way too many books and look at way too many old photographs. Incredibly well done video.
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A nice little touch in the animation is the Admiral's Flag. It flies from the fore topgallant, meaning the ship is commanded by a Vice-Admiral. In this case, a Vice-Admiral of the White, which is the rank held by Admiral Nelson at Trafalgar. Technically it should have a small red circle in the corner, but it's hard to tell if it does in the animation.
Either way, as someone that spends a lot of time researching the Royal Navy of the 17th through early 20th century, I shall probably recommend this video to people looking for informative answers without having to watch a dozen Drachinifel videos, or read way too many books and look at way too many old photographs. Incredibly well done video.
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Jackie
What happened? Just what in the world happened to the might and the influence, the pride and the fervent patriotism (NO country in the entire world could match the loyalty and honor - to the button-
busting pride, - to the power and awe - to the Empire that was the envy of the entire world; whatever happened to the glory, to the majesty, to the leader of the known world -
Just what DID happen to
ENGLAND?
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What happened? Just what in the world happened to the might and the influence, the pride and the fervent patriotism (NO country in the entire world could match the loyalty and honor - to the button-
busting pride, - to the power and awe - to the Empire that was the envy of the entire world; whatever happened to the glory, to the majesty, to the leader of the known world -
Just what DID happen to
ENGLAND?
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Michael
The CGI sails are all wrong. The wind is coming from two directions, 90 degrees apart, according to the set of the square vs. the fore-and-aft sails. The stu'nsail sheets lead into the ocean away out on Victory's beam. A shame since the rest of the CGI looks decent.
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The CGI sails are all wrong. The wind is coming from two directions, 90 degrees apart, according to the set of the square vs. the fore-and-aft sails. The stu'nsail sheets lead into the ocean away out on Victory's beam. A shame since the rest of the CGI looks decent.
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Tuber
What is going on with that BS animation of the ship! The sails are three times wider than the ship and the corners of the sails magically attach to nothing. I have no interest in the rest of the BS you are going to recount so I'll stop a 16s with a dislike.
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What is going on with that BS animation of the ship! The sails are three times wider than the ship and the corners of the sails magically attach to nothing. I have no interest in the rest of the BS you are going to recount so I'll stop a 16s with a dislike.
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Colin
Visiting the Historic Dockyard Portsmouth this weekend. This production has added to my interest as I walk in the steps of history. Looking forward to part 2 covering these extraordinary men that served in conditions we cant comprehend. Tough men indeed.
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Visiting the Historic Dockyard Portsmouth this weekend. This production has added to my interest as I walk in the steps of history. Looking forward to part 2 covering these extraordinary men that served in conditions we cant comprehend. Tough men indeed.
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Luke
It is true that it was the British sailors and officers were the secret of success. Generally the Brtish ships weren't as well designed or innovative.
Often British frigates would take on much larger adversaries and triumph out of bluff and dare.
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It is true that it was the British sailors and officers were the secret of success. Generally the Brtish ships weren't as well designed or innovative.
Often British frigates would take on much larger adversaries and triumph out of bluff and dare.
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Burtv
In 1991 I was USAF reserve in England during the Gulf war. I stood on the decks of the Victory. When I stood on the deck where Nelson was shot and the deck below where he died I knew I'd experienced a profound sense of history.
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In 1991 I was USAF reserve in England during the Gulf war. I stood on the decks of the Victory. When I stood on the deck where Nelson was shot and the deck below where he died I knew I'd experienced a profound sense of history.
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Paul
I was assigned to the HS-7 Dusty Dogs while we were onboard the U. S. S. Harry S. Truman when we pulled into Portsmouth, England back in 2003. Went onboard the H. M. S. Victory numerous times. Once in my Dress Blues.
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I was assigned to the HS-7 Dusty Dogs while we were onboard the U. S. S. Harry S. Truman when we pulled into Portsmouth, England back in 2003. Went onboard the H. M. S. Victory numerous times. Once in my Dress Blues.
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jeff
I absolutely LOVED this doc on HMS Victory. As a life-long sailor, and fan of Lord Nelson I fulfilled a dream by touring Victory. Still, this video taught me how much I missed while doing the self guided tour! Kudos!
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I absolutely LOVED this doc on HMS Victory. As a life-long sailor, and fan of Lord Nelson I fulfilled a dream by touring Victory. Still, this video taught me how much I missed while doing the self guided tour! Kudos!
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Admiral
2: 41 this substantial width of sail is only possible by using stun'sl booms (which run out along the yards) and their separate studding sails. This vid incorrectly shows single sails across the whole yard.
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2: 41 this substantial width of sail is only possible by using stun'sl booms (which run out along the yards) and their separate studding sails. This vid incorrectly shows single sails across the whole yard.
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Martin
In the days when Britannia ruled the seas.
In the days when Men, were real Men. no room for niceties, political - correctness, or woke - flakes.
No trigger warnings nor safe spaces in those days.
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In the days when Britannia ruled the seas.
In the days when Men, were real Men. no room for niceties, political - correctness, or woke - flakes.
No trigger warnings nor safe spaces in those days.
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Jo
This glosses over so many critical details. Example: The impacts on the hull when curing half-completed longer than any other ships at the time.
Drachinifels does a way better version of this.
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This glosses over so many critical details. Example: The impacts on the hull when curing half-completed longer than any other ships at the time.
Drachinifels does a way better version of this.
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John
I'm meant to be working, but watched a second of this and just watched the whole thing. Every second was so fascinating. I'm definitely going to visit the Victory next time I'm down in England.
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I'm meant to be working, but watched a second of this and just watched the whole thing. Every second was so fascinating. I'm definitely going to visit the Victory next time I'm down in England.
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postwar46
Thanks for posting, This is a detailed and informed account of life at sea then, and particularly on HMS Victory. It was pretty tough, but men were honed to deliver of their best.
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Thanks for posting, This is a detailed and informed account of life at sea then, and particularly on HMS Victory. It was pretty tough, but men were honed to deliver of their best.
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Pyro
I wish I could go back in time and warn them that, one day, there would be those who seek to corrupt their very purpose, and invert to harm the great nation they so vowed to protect.
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I wish I could go back in time and warn them that, one day, there would be those who seek to corrupt their very purpose, and invert to harm the great nation they so vowed to protect.
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AgentCircus007
Been aboard Victory in 2002. beautiful ship.
32 pounder cannons in lower deck are huge. about 10ft long!
Also wood planks in lower deck looks original to me. wow
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Been aboard Victory in 2002. beautiful ship.
32 pounder cannons in lower deck are huge. about 10ft long!
Also wood planks in lower deck looks original to me. wow
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Acheiropoietos
What an excellent presentation. I have visited HMS Victory at Portsmouth many times, but this video sets everything out very efficiently. Nelson would be proud!
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What an excellent presentation. I have visited HMS Victory at Portsmouth many times, but this video sets everything out very efficiently. Nelson would be proud!
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Luboman411
OMG, this is like my AP Biology class in high school many decades ago. You have to keep track of so much new terminology for different parts of a sailing ship!
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OMG, this is like my AP Biology class in high school many decades ago. You have to keep track of so much new terminology for different parts of a sailing ship!
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nicholas
Best British thing since the loss of the world's greatest Queen. An amazing woman, my mother learnt independence and kindness from her. GREAT WOMEN, thank you.
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Best British thing since the loss of the world's greatest Queen. An amazing woman, my mother learnt independence and kindness from her. GREAT WOMEN, thank you.
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