Original Material from HMS Victory

Napoleonic NewsDesk

by Paul Chamberlain

Victory Ltd. has been formed to sell all of the original oak and copper removed from the hull of HMS Victory during the process of her refurbishment. The company has won a tender from the Ministry of Defence that gives it ownership of all such existing materials and first option on any future material. The Ministry certifies authenticity and all materials sold will carry a certificate from Victory Ltd. bearing the signature of the Captain of HMS Victory. A percentage of all sales will be contributed to the Save the Victory Fund. If you would like to own a piece of this limited heritage resource then contact Victory Ltd., PO Box 120, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR9 4JX. Telephone 01603 757633 or visit their website at www.nelsonsvictory.com

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