A Wharton, W. J. L. (William James Lloyd) 1843-1905 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2012-09-23 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) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History, Naval Victory (Ship) VA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40847 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40847 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133932.0 40847