Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
H.M.S. Trafalgar
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018
1. H.M.S. Trafalgar Marker
Built as a First Rate of 120 guns at Woolwich and completed in 1841, 2694 tons. Took part in the bombardment of Sebastopol in 1854, being towed to her position in line by the Retribution (paddle).
Converted to a two deck screw ship of 90 guns at Chatham in 1858-59 and in 1873 was renamed Boscawen, when she became a seaman boy’s training ship at Portland. Sold in 1905, the year in which boy’s training became shore based at Shotley near Ipswitch.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 50° 48.09′ N, 1° 6.522′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Queen Street and Wickham Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3LR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taking a closer look (within shouting distance of this marker); A battle against time (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidden layers (within shouting distance of this marker); Victory will appear ‘as at Trafalgar’ (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship shape (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018
2. H.M.S. Trafalgar Figurehead
The figurehead is Admiral Lord Nelson
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
