A curious and interesting book for lovers of naval history of all time and those who like stories based on real events.

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José Manuél Rico Cortés (Mister JM) - Miniaturas JM

I did read it cover to cover and found some interesting snippets. It is well illustrated and easy reading; entertaining for the generalist reader.

Clash of Steel

This book places the story of HMS Victory, in all her seven incarnations, within the wider historical context and is more than just a mere service history and for that the authors are to be commended.
If you are interested in this iconic ship you will certainly find much of interest.

The Mariner's Mirror

An admirable volume on a great ship and symbol of naval prowess. In addition to utilizing rarely quoted primary sources and providing a comprehensive summary of Victory's service, they set the stage with narratives covering the history of the vessel's early namesakes that extends to 1560 and service that included the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Naval Historical Foundation

Victory is a very readable and interesting introduction to the navy’s evolution, those who served aboard the various vessels, and the immortal ship that is now the Flagship of the Royal Navy’s First Sea Lord.

Pirates & Privateers

One element that makes this book stand out is that the authors don't just relate stories about the commanders who served aboard the seven warships; also told are tales from those who served under the officers.
Rather than rehash than material that has appeared in print before, Ballantyne and Eastland culled the archives to incorporate new or forgotten gems.
Victory is a very readable and interesting introduction to the navy's evolution, those who served aboard the various vessels, and the immortal ship that is now the Flagship of the Navy's First Sea Lord.

Thistles & Pirates

HMS Victory is the oldest commissioned warship, now displayed in drydock at Portsmouth.
Since she was placed on display, millions of people of all ages from around the world have come to see her. That a brilliant young fleet commander died in his moment of victory, on a ship named Victory, is an enduring legend. There is unlikely to be another Victory in Royal Navy service because Nelson’s Victory will be lovingly maintained and the Royal Navy is most unlikely to decommission her, denying the name to future British warships. So strong and international is the iconic HMS Victory as Nelson’s Flagship at Trafalgar, little thought is given to those earlier British warships that carried the name Victory. In this carefully researched book, the authors have redressed the situation.  They have provided a great deal of information and a good glossary, covering the vessels between Hawkin’s Victory and Nelson’s Victory. Naturally the Trafalgar Victory has been covered in its fighting days and in its later service as a key piece of British naval heritage. There is genuinely new information and balanced coverage from first to last Victory. The standard of illustration is very good and adds greatly to the work. This is one of those essential books that no one following naval history can afford to be without.

Firetrench

Eloquently written. Handsomely presented. The characters remain in the mind.

Warships International Fleet Review

Devoted to a superbly illustrated tour of the vessel as she is today.

Ships Monthly