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Did you know that if you laid the rigging from HMS Victory out end to end it would stretch for 26 miles? That’s the length of the Channel Tunnel!

Find out more fascinating facts and get some help if you are making your own model of Victory in these Reference pages.

Ship's Boats

Boats: Type, Size and Uses:   Type Length Launch 34ft - 10.36m Barge 32ft -   9.75m Pinnace 28ft -   8.54m 2 x Cutter 25ft -  ...
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Model Making (1)

Colour Scheme for HMS Victory 
The following information has been disclosed to assist you in providing authenticity to your model of HMS Victory as she appeared at the Battle of Trafalgar 21st October...
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Model Making (2)

Running and Standing Rigging Amendment Sheet  The following information has been disclosed to assist you in providing an authentic model of HMS Victory. These amendments conform to current research undertaken...
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Facts & Figures

The lines of the Victory are based on those of the Royal George launched in 1756. Building Costs
At the time of her launching in 1765, cost £63,176. For comparison, this would be equivalent to the...
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The Victory Cutter

HMS Victory has a working cutter that takes part in regattas and events such as the River Race and the International Festival of the Sea. If you would like to know where you can see the cutter this year...
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Ongoing Restoration

Work is constantly going on to continue the restoration of HMS Victory. The curator researches and plans changes which need to be made in order to keep the ship in the best possible condition and to help...
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