HMS Victory
포츠머스
1765 first-rate ship of the line
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1HMS Victory4:02
Welcome to Her Majesty's Ship Victory. I am your guide, and together we are going to embark on an intensive exploration of the oldest commissioned warship in the world. …
Listen in the app2The Quarterdeck: The Brain of the Battleship3:56
You are now standing on the Quarterdeck, the exposed upper level that served as the nerve center and command post of HMS Victory. Feel the breeze coming off the Solent and look out over the expanse of the deck. …
Listen in the app3The Great Cabin: Elegance Amidst the Artillery3:32
Stepping aft from the open quarterdeck, we enter a completely different world. You are now inside the Great Cabin, the luxurious private quarters of Admiral Lord Nelson. …
Listen in the app4The Upper Gun Deck: The Theater of Discipline3:28
We have now descended to the Upper Gun Deck. Historically, this was often called the weather deck, as it was open to the harsh elements, though it has been covered for preservation today. …
Listen in the app5The Middle Gun Deck and the Galley: Fire and Food3:36
Welcome to the Middle Gun Deck. The ceiling here is noticeably lower, and the light grows dimmer. …
Listen in the app6The Lower Gun Deck: The Roar of the Broadside3:32
You have reached the Lower Gun Deck, the widest and heaviest deck of HMS Victory. The atmosphere here is decidedly oppressive. …
Listen in the app7The Orlop Deck: The Surgeon's Cockpit3:31
Step carefully as you enter the Orlop Deck. You are now below the waterline of the ship. …
Listen in the app8The Hold and the Grand Magazine: The Belly of the Beast3:34
We have reached the absolute bottom of HMS Victory. You are standing in the Hold, deep within the cavernous belly of the ship. …
Listen in the app9Closing3:13
As we ascend from the damp, oppressive darkness of the hold and step back out into the bright light and fresh air of the modern dockyard, take a moment to look back at the majestic profile of HMS Victory. Having walked her…
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What is HMS Victory?
HMS Victory is a place in 포츠머스 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 포츠머스 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 32 min 24 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.8018, -1.1096 |
| Last updated |
