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Today springs are used to check recoil, but in the days of HMS Victory the cannon were on wheeled carriages, with ropes to stop them from recoiling too far when fired. Also, the ship pitched when sailing, especially in the rough seas, and the term "loose cannon" originally referred to a ship's cannon loosed from its rope and rolling dangerously on the deck.
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How does HMS warrior differ from HMS victory?
The HMS warrior is a iron/steel ship - steam powered - the HMS Victory is wooden construction, sail powered. The HMS warrior is a Frigate, the HMS Victory a Ship-of-the-Line.
How does the HMS warrior differ from HMS victory?
The HMS warrior is a iron/steel ship - steam powered - the HMS Victory is wooden construction, sail powered. The HMS warrior is a Frigate, the HMS Victory a Ship-of-the-Line.
What is the HMS Victory?
It was a ship
What is the name of haratio nelsons ship?
HMS Victory
On what ship did admiral nelson die?
HMS Victory.
What was the name of admiral nelson's ship?
HMS Victory
Where was HMS victory made?
The HMS Victory is a large, wooden ship that was built in England in the years between 1759 and 1765. The ship was built at the Old Single Dock in the Chatham Dockyard.
Where is Nelson's ship HMS Victory docked?
It is berthed in drydock at Portsmouth, England as a museum.
Can you go inside the HMS Victory at Portsmouth Dockyard?
Yes, you can step inside the HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. There are guided tours around the famous British naval ship.
When was HMS Victory created?
HMS Victory was created in 1778.
When did HMS victory sink?
HMS Victory was launched on May 7, 1765.
Where can a person learn about the HMS Victory?
The best place to learn about the HMS Victory would be by visiting the ship in person at Portsmouth's Royal Naval Dockyard in England. Tours are available year-round. However, the National Museum of the Royal Navy has a website dedicated to the HMS Victory which is also an excellent interactive resource.
