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.
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.
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