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H.M.S. Victory
H.M.S. Victory History
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1:48 Reconstruction
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H.M.S. Victory History
Technical
1:48 Reconstruction
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Feature
Metric Unit
Imperial Unit
Length overall
69.34 m
227 ft 6 in
Length of gun deck
56.69 m
186 ft
Keel length
46.10 m
151 ft 3 in
Beam
15.80 m
51 ft 10 in
Draught
8.76 m
28 ft 9 in
Hold depth
6.55 m
21 ft 6 in
Height (waterline to masthead)
62.50 m
205 ft
Sail area
5,440 m²
6,510 sq yd
Displacement
3,556 t
3,500 long tons
Tonnage (Burthen)
ca. 2,177 t
2,142 tons bm
Crew
ca. 850 men
ca. 850 men
Armament (1805)
104 guns
104 guns
Deck
Type of Gun
Number
Lower Gun Deck
32-pounder Long Gun (Blomefield)
30
Middle Gun Deck
24-pounder Long Gun
28
Upper Gun Deck
12-pounder Short Gun
30
Quarterdeck
12-pounder Short Gun
12
Forecastle
12-pounder Medium Gun
2
Forecastle
68-pounder Carronade
2
Total
104
Type
Shell Weight
Range
Purpose
32-pounders
31 kg
~2,000 yards (~1,800 m)
Penetrating ship sides
24-pounders
24 kg
~1,800 yards (~1,600 m)
Medium range
12-pounders
12 kg
~1,500 yards (~1,350 m)
Upper deck (against masts/rigging)
Factor
Long Guns
Carronades
Overall Effect
Range
long range
short range
Flexibility – effective at all distances
Destructive Power
high
very high
Maximum effect in close combat
Rate of Fire
moderate
very fast
Fast, concentrated fire
Use
Long-range combat
Close combat
Tactical advantage
Name
Intended Use
Weight
Dimensions
Bower Anchor (Port)
Main anchor
~55,115.57 lbs (~25,000 kg)
Length: ~177.165 in (~4.5 m) Width: ~165.354 in (~4.2 m)
Bower Anchor (Starboard)
Main anchor
~55,115.57 lbs (~25,000 kg)
Length: ~177.165 in (~4.5 m) Width: ~165.354 in (~4.2 m)
Sheet Anchor
Reserve anchor
~4,409.25 lbs (~2,000 kg)
Length: ~165.354 in (~4.2 m) Width: ~74.8031 in (~1.9 m)
Kedge Anchor
Maneuvering anchor
~1,102.31 lbs (~500 kg)
Length: ~98.4252 in (~2.5 m) Width: ~47.2441 in (~1.2 m)
Stream Anchor
Temporary mooring
~661.38 lbs (~300 kg)
Length: ~78.7402 in (~2.0 m) Width: ~39.3701 in (~1.0 m)
Item
Measurement
Circumference
24 inches
Diameter
~7.64 inches (19.4 cm)
Length
100 fathoms (~183 meters/600 feet)
Material
Hemp
Construction
Three-strand cable-laid rope
Feature
Value
Number of main cables
6
Length per cable
~600 ft = 183 m
Circumference
24 inches = 61 cm
Diameter
~7.6-8 inches = 19-20 cm
Weight per cable
~4.5 tons
Material
Tarred hemp
Rope
Circumference
Diameter
Main Stay
27-30 inches
22-24 cm
Fore Stay
24-26 inches
19-21 cm
Main Shrouds
21-24 inches
17-19 cm
Topmast Shrouds
15-18 inches
12-14 cm
Topgallant Shrouds
10-12 inches
8-10 cm