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HMS Victory towed into Gibraltar.
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| HMS Victory towed into Gibraltar. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: D2575 |
| Description: After the Battle of Trafalgar, the 'Victory' was badly damaged. She had many shot holes in her hull and most of her sparks and sails had been shot away. Under temporary rig, she was taken in tow by the 'Neptune', which took her safely into the Bay of Gibraltar on 28 October 1805. |
| Creator: Clarkson Stanfield |
| Date: c.1805 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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