H.M.S VICTORY 1805 Exact scale model of the 100-Gun British Ship of the Line. Ordered by the Navy Board on 6th June 1759, Victory was designed by Sir Thomas Slade. Construction commenced on 23rd July 1759 under the Master Shipwright John Lock at Chatham Dockyard. Launched on 7th May 1765 and after initial sea trials, she was laid up in ordinary for thirteen years until France joined the War of American Independence. On 12th March 1778, Victory received her first commission under Captain John Lindsay and so her career had begun. Manual 1 of 3 Hull Construction Additional photos of every stage of construction can be found on our website at: http://www.jotika-ltd.com Nelsons Navy Kits manufactured and distributed by JoTiKa Ltd. Model Marine Warehouse, Hadzor, Droitwich, WR9 7DS. Tel ~ +44 (0) 1905 776 073 Fax ~ +44 (0) 1905 776 712 Email ~
[email protected] H.M.S. VICTORY 1805 After more than two years of extensive research and development, using information and sources previously unavailable, this is the most historically accurate, highly detailed model of Victory in her Trafalgar condition available. Forever associated with Nelson's last battle, H.M.S. Victory is one of the most famous ships of all time, and is now preserved as a major part of the Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth. The ship's survival is particularly appropriate since Victory is not only an example of the ultimate sailing warship ~ the three decker First Rate ~ but she was also the most popular and successful 100-Gun ship of the period.