The Model

The HMS Victory tall ship model shown here is a faithful replica of the original HMS Victory, now in dry dock in Portsmouth.

It took 3487 hours to build and was constructed out of wallnut, mahogany and boxwood.

The hull below the waterline is sheathed with approx. 3000 separate copper plates.

The rigging is faithfully reproduced from the official rigging plan as shown in the book, The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships, by C. Nepean Longridge.

The Hull construction is double plank on bulkhead, and color scheme of the original HMS Victory has been faithfully reproduced... right down to the details of the ship's boats and the Admiral's barge.

Scale - 1:78. Length - 51 inches. Height - 40 inches.

The model is offered for sale, and this masterpiece is offered for the give-away price of :

$2500 ( Shipping and insurance ex Johannesburg extra).

This model is for sale via E-Bay.

The Shipping crate:

Crate price included!

HMS Victory - Lord Nelson's Flagship

The HMS Victory is a Royal Navy first rate ship of the line. She was finished in 1765 at a present day cost of $50 million and is the oldest naval warship still in commission. Today, she sits in dry dock in Portsmouth as a museum ship.

For 35 years she saw active service, before she had and extensive refit and upgraded to 104 guns. Lord Nelson took command of the Victory in 1803.

October 21, 1805 saw the start of the Battle of Trafalgar between the combined fleets of France and Spain against the outnumbered British fleet. Due to brilliant tactics and superior seamanship, the British were victorious, however, towards the end of the battle, Lord Nelson was shot by a French marksman.

He was carried below. Admiral Nelson's final words were: "Thank God, I have done my duty". He died at half past four, as the battle that would make him a legend was ending in favor of the British.