"Kiss Me, Hardy"
I've only been onboard the Victory once. It was enough to profoundly strike my imagination. I stood where Nelson fell ! It brings tears to my eyes to think of it now as I write. She is an incredible vessel. You can almost hear the cries and commands shouted out during naval battle.
And what a genius Nelson was. To break conventional naval tactics and completely fool the Spanish Armada by a frontal attack compared to a sail-by was unbelievable.
As a youngster I read all the naval stories I could and, having a great imagination was transported back to the days of sail. Being on the deck of the Victory I feel is a priviledge not to be undersestimated for anyone of British descent.
Wasn't 'Master and Commander' and awesome movie to recreate the days of sail ?? I can't watch it enough and still read books about the early days of exploration under sail.
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I have got great enjoyment looking at the photos of HMS 'Victory'. Lord Nelson joined the navy in my home town when he was 12 years old. The ship was laid down and launched in my home town so it's got a special place in my mind. I've been aboard lots of times over the years.
Comment from John Brown on Monday, 13th April 2009.