A Short History of H.M.S. Victory

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wharton, W. J. L. (William James Lloyd), 1843-1905.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Short History of H.M.S. 'Victory'" by W. J. L. Wharton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the illustrious history of the famous warship H.M.S. Victory, detailing its significant role in naval history, particularly in battles such as Trafalgar, and its various configurations and commanders over the years. The text likely serves to educate readers on the ship's storied past and its impact on British naval power. At the start of the book, the author outlines the introduction of H.M.S. Victory, highlighting its significance as the flagship of Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar, where Nelson met his tragic fate. The narrative emphasizes the ship's construction in 1765 and details its various armaments and modifications over time. It discusses early encounters and the ship's subsequent engagements leading up to Trafalgar, illustrating the events and historical context surrounding this prominent vessel in British naval history. The opening sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of H.M.S. Victory's legacy and contributions to maritime warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-09-23