Chatham in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
H.M.S. Victory
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018
1. H.M.S. Victory Marker
In the Old Single Dock
H.M.S.”Victory”
Was Laid Down on 23rd August 1759 and
Launched on the 7th May 1765 + + + She was
Almost Entirely Rebuilt in Chatham
Yard during the Years 1800 to 1803 and
On 30th July 1803 She Hoisted the Flag of
Lord Nelson
Who, on the 21st October 1805 Received His
Mortal Wound at
The Battle of Trafalgar
His Body was Brought to England
on Board
H.M.S.”Victory”
and Transferred to the Commissioners
Yacht “Chatham” at Sheerness on
23rd December 1805. +++ It was Thence
Conveyed to Greenwich Where It Lay
in State Until it was Removed for
Interment in
St Paul’s Cathedral
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 51° 23.689′ N, 0° 31.644′ E. Marker is in Chatham, England, in Medway. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Western Avenue and Main Gate Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in Historic Dockyard Chatham. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatham, England ME4 4TZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Victory Dock (here, next to this marker); The Old Single Dock (here, next to this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. H.M.S. Victory on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. (Submitted on June 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Chatham Dockyard Historical Society. (Submitted on June 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
4. Chatham Dockyard on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018
2. H.M.S. Victory Marker
The H.M.S. Victory marker (bottom), the Victory Dock marker (top) and the Old Single Dock marker (middle), in front of HMS Cavalier.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018
3. H.M.S. Victory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
