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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 was the name of admiral nelson's ship?
HMS Victory
On what ship did admiral nelson die?
HMS Victory.
What is the name of haratio nelsons 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.
What was admiral nelson's ship called?
Admiral Horatio Nelson's most famous ship was HMS Victory. He commanded her during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, a pivotal naval engagement that established British naval supremacy. HMS Victory is now preserved as a museum ship in Portsmouth, England.
Did HMS victory have oars?
No, HMS Victory did not have oars. As a ship of the line, it was primarily designed for naval warfare and was powered by sails. While some smaller ships and galleys used oars for maneuverability, HMS Victory relied on its sails for propulsion and was equipped with a large complement of cannons for battle.
When was HMS Victory created?
HMS Victory was created in 1778.
