7 May 1765 – HMS Victory, the world’s oldest naval vessel still in commission, is launched at Chatham Dockyard, Kent.

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1. Launched in 1765, commissioned in 1778, Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

   245 years of service as of 2023. A legend (that can be visited).

2. You’ve got to love the British willingness to preserve their historic heritage. I swear, when growing up, I knew more about the history of the British Isles than about my own country, simply because there is so much content about it.

3. Drachinifel did a walkthrough of the *Victory* some time back.

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8udR6Hyr60

4. Is is the same ship, though?

5. Beautiful Ship of the Line or Line of _Battle Ship._

6. This is exhibiting a piece of military hardware that was used for oppression of millions of people.

   The English at the time fought against freedom for the masses to be controlled by kings instead of republics inspired by the French revolutions.

7. Amazing