The shipwreck of the HMS Victoria is notable because it is a rare example of a warship resting perfectly upright on the seabed. The battleship sank in 1893 after a collision during naval maneuvers off the coast of Tripoli, Lebanon, and the force of its fall, combined with its heavy guns, caused its bow to bury itself in the soft seabed while the stern pointed straight up. The wreck was discovered in 2004 and is now protected as a historic monument. Cause of sinking: On June 22, 1893, HMS Victori

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⚓ It's the final part of our three-part series on HMS Victory, the iconic warship that changed British naval history forever! ⏳ Expected to last just nine years, HMS Victory has stood the test of time, standing strong for 260 years. Our second video dives into the intricate reconstruction of her hull planking as part of Victory Live: The Big Repair project. 🛠️ Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to watch the conservation team in action. Access the scaffold and see the preservation work up close.