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Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, at Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. 'The Victory, Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, hallowed by the memory of his death, is still extant, as a hulk, in Portsmouth Harbour...On Wednesday week the centenary festival of this famous ship, which was launched at Chatham, in July 1765, was celebrated by her present commander, Captain Francis Scott, with a ball, which he gave, on the upper deck, to a party of some four hundred guests, including...the chiefs of the various departments in the dockyard, with their families, besides many of the naval officers and of the neighbouring gentry. The upper deck was covered in with a sort of awning and tastefully decorated with the flags of all nations, and with festoons of evergreens around the masts...The dancing commenced at three o'clock in the afternoon...some of the ladies wore their bonnets or hats all the time. The naval officers appeared in their blue frock-coats...and the military gentlemen were in their undress frock-coats or braided shell-jackets... many of the guests were permitted to drink from...three wine-glasses used by Nelson himself...to the immortal memory of the great English naval hero'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A Night to Remember: Ball on Board H.M.S. Victory, Portsmouth, Centenary Festival (1865)
As the sun sets over Portsmouth Harbour, a festive atmosphere fills the upper deck of HMS Victory as it celebrates its centennial anniversary in grand style. The iconic warship, once Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, now serves as a hulk and museum piece. On this special evening, Captain Francis Scott hosts a ball for over 400 guests, including naval officers, dockyard officials, and local gentry.
The deck is transformed into an elegant setting with awnings and flags from all nations fluttering in the breeze. Festoons of evergreens adorn the masts as couples take to the dance floor at three o'clock in the afternoon. Ladies wear their bonnets or hats throughout the evening, while naval officers don their blue frock-coats and military gentlemen appear in undress uniforms.
As a nod to Nelson's legacy, guests are permitted to toast his memory with wine from three glasses used by the great admiral himself. This enchanting scene captures the joyous spirit of celebration as HMS Victory marks its 100th year, surrounded by history and tradition.
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