>The Mary Rose was an English carrack that served as the flagship of King Henry VIII from 1510 until her sinking in the Solent in 1545. The ship was raised from the seabed in 1982, and is now on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Mary Rose is one of the most important archaeological finds in British history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the Tudor navy.
HMS Victory
>HMS Victory is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat. She was launched in 1765 and served as Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where she played a key role in defeating the French and Spanish fleets. HMS Victory is now preserved as a museum ship in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK.
HMS Warrior
>HMS Warrior was a British ironclad warship launched in 1860. She was the first ironclad warship to be built for the Royal Navy, and was one of the most powerful ships in the world at the time of her launch. HMS Warrior is now preserved as a museum ship in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and is a popular tourist destination.
HMS Temeraire
>HMS Temeraire was a British ship of the line that served in the Royal Navy from 1796 to 1838. She was one of the most famous ships of the Napoleonic Wars, and was present at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. HMS Temeraire is now preserved as a museum ship in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and is a popular tourist destination.
HMS Excellent
>HMS Excellent was a British ship of the line that served in the Royal Navy from 1787 to 1850. She was the first ship of the line to be built with copper sheathing, which protected her hull from marine borers. HMS Excellent is now preserved as a museum ship in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and is a popular tourist destination.