8 separate decks make up HMS Victory. Simply choose the deck you would like to find out about, from the list below, to reveal a wealth of information about the wooden world of a Georgian warship.
Located at the stern, this short deck takes its name from the Latin word puppis - which means after deck or rear. Guns were rarely carried on this deck. It was mainly used as a viewpoint and signalling...
The quarterdeck was the nerve centre of the ship. It was from here, on the 21st October 1805, that Captain Hardy controlled Victory and Admiral Lord Nelson directed the British fleet during the battle...
Found at the bow (front) of the ship, the forecastle had various roles. It was from here that the sails and yards (spars) on the main and fore masts were controlled. The crew were allowed to use...
The orlop is below the waterline so it does not carry any guns. This made it an ideal storage and living area. Because this deck was not cleared for action the cabins and storerooms were permanent and...
This is the largest storage area on the ship, where up to 6 months worth of food and drink could be stored. Most of the provisions were stored in barrels. The largest of these were the water...
