I still remember my first visit to see HMS Victory, I went with my parents and my brother. I’m guessing I was about 8, I’m sure my Dad will correct me shortly! The ship looked so large and so beautiful. In those days the masts were at full height and all the rigging was still in place. I remember the hammocks, the cannons and the impossibly small spaces that sailors had to live in. I also remember the rear of the ship, I know, not exactly a nautical term, but it was so different from the rest of the ship, especially when seen externally.
This shot only captures a small part of it, but I also love flags, so it called out to me to be this week’s shot!
I remember one other thing from my first visit, I came home with a HMS Victory pencil. I wonder whatever happened to that!
Have you been to Portsmouth to see HMS Victory?
great shot, the flag against the blue sky is stunning, love the light shining through #mysundayphoto
Love this shot, especially the flag against the beautiful blue of the sky. I’ve only been to HMS Victory once on a school trip at about the same age – my memories are more hazy than yours though!
I had been to Portsmouth but not been to HMS Victory. Such a lovely photo.
Great capture-I’d love to see it. Never been.
We love it there!
What a wonderful photo! We have never been…
I love this photo, the contrast of the boat and flag against the beautiful sky
Thank you for linking up
Like you I like flags especially on a windy day when its displaying its color proudly and swaying strong with the wind. #mysundayphoto
We live in Hampshire but have never visited HMS Victory. Must go soon..at be at Christmas time when they have the Victorian Market on. *yes I said the C word* xx #MySundayPhoto
What a beautiful photo, I like how the flag proudly sways. We’ve never been there too, it’s something my husband talked a about. x
this is great. i love it! that blue blue sky and that flag against it. great shot.
Great shot!