Hms Victory Pins and Buttons

HMS Victory at the battle of Trafalgar taking on multiple enemy battleships.

HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759 and launched in 1765. She is best known for her role as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21st 1805.

HMS Victory ship plans. The famous 18th century ship of the line of Lord Nelson used as Flagship on the Trafalgar Battle  

HMS Victory ship plans. The famous 18th century ship of the line of Lord Nelson used as Flagship on the Trafalgar Battle

HMS Victory ship plans. The famous 18th century ship of the line of Lord Nelson used as Flagship on the Trafalgar Battle  

HMS VICTORY, NELSONS FLAG SHIP IN PORTSMOUTH WITH THE REST OF HIS FLEET, NELSON IS BEING ROWED OUT TO TAKE COMMAND OF HIS SHIP 'VICTORY' OIL ON A 16 BY 20 INCH CANVAS

"Over the Hills and Far Away" is a traditional British song, dating back to at least the late 17th century, contains the line "King George Commands and We Obey".

This pretty map of the United Kingdom is decorated with tiny sailing ships reminiscent of the 18th and19th century navy. This design makes a great gift for fans of maritime literature, the Napoleonic wars, and the romance of the age of sail.

An illustration of Lord Nelson on top of his column in Trafalgar Square in London.

"England expects that every man will do his duty" was a signal sent by Vice-Admiral of the Royal Navy Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson from his flagship HMS Victory as the Battle of Trafalgar was about to commence on 21 October 1805.

It was at the Battle of Copenhagen in the year 1801, that Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson was ordered to retreat from the battle. He held his telescope to the eye patch of his blinded eye, looking for the flagship's order, as he said, "I see no ships" deliberately disobeying his orders to retreat. Nelson turned to his flag-captain and said, ‘Foley, you know that I have lost an eye, and have a right to be blind sometimes’.

Acrylic painting of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson on canvas, based on contemporary portraits. Famous for his inspirational leadership and unconventional battle tactics, culminating in his victory over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars.