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by neophyte
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: Naval Officers and Crew
Topic: Captain of HMS Victory in 1818
Replies: 5
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Re: Captain of HMS Victory in 1818

Hello, thank you all for the replies. Most helpful. Some web sites have stated that Victory was recommissioned as a first rate ship in the period within which 1818 sits but I am sure you are right that it was In Ordinary at the time. The engraving of the ship actually has "Victory" inscrib...
by neophyte
Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Naval Officers and Crew
Topic: Captain of HMS Victory in 1818
Replies: 5
Views: 9979

Captain of HMS Victory in 1818

Hello, I am new to this forum so apologies in advance if I do something wrong. I am an antique glass dealer and am in possession of two early 19th century drinking glasses (rummers) that display an engraved (named) representation of HMS Victory, the date July 1 1818 and the letters "ML". M...