The Anchor of HMS Victory - Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
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N 50° 47.084 W 001° 05.959
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HMS Victory's anchor is displayed on this large memorial. It is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Waymark Code: WMFT8C
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/27/2012
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The anchor is mounted on a stone plinth and has a wooden cross-piece. This anchor is named 'The Victory's Anchor Oct. 21st 1805'.
The inscription on the monument reads:
(Front)
'THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
_____________
THE BRITISH FLEET CONSISTED
OF 27 SAIL OF THE LINE: THAT OF THE ALLIES OF
FRANCE AND SPAIN 33, OF THESE 19 WERE
TAKEN OR DESTROYED BY LORD NELSON.'
(Left)
'ENGLAND EXPECTS
EVERY MAN TO DO HIS
DUTY.'
(Back)
'Near this memorial on the
14th September 1805 Admiral Lord Nelson
Embarked for the last time, being killed
On the following 21st October at the
Victorious Battle of Trafalgar.'
(Right)
'READY AYE READY'
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