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100 1 _aWharton, W. J. L.
_q(William James Lloyd),
_d1843-1905
245 1 2 _aA Short History of H.M.S. Victory
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-23
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval
653 _aVictory (Ship)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40847
999 _c81686
_d81686