HMS Victory, Portsmouth, 2007

36 photos of Nelson's flagship at the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, taken at Portsmouth where the ship has been preserved for many years.

HMS Victory, Portsmouth, 6 March 2007 21. Middle gun deck 3. Long 24 pounder gun. It would mainly fire round shot as shown in the cutaway to smash enemy hulls, but also bar shot to destroy masts and rigging, so immobilising an enemy. The grape shot was used against enemy personnel.

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HMS Victory, Portsmouth, 6 March 2007 21. Middle gun deck 3. Long 24 pounder gun. It would mainly fire round shot as shown in the cutaway to smash enemy hulls, but also bar shot to destroy masts and rigging, so immobilising an enemy. The grape shot was used against enemy personnel.

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