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19th Century Coins Discovered Under HMS Victory Mast

Multiple 19th-century coins were uncovered beneath the mast of HMS Victory during maintenance at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, believed to have been placed there for good fortune.

20 May, 23:01 — 20 May, 23:01
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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Multiple 19th century coins uncovered under HMS Victory mast after being put there for ‘good fortune’

A 750-tonne crane was used to remove the mizzen, foremast and bowsprit (the bow) masts from Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

By Ben Mitchell

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