1964 Press Photo The re-rigging of Nelson's Victory at Portsmouth

Dockyard riggers âœsplice the mainbrace❠as the re-rigging of the âœVictory❠nears completion. The re-rigging of Nelsonâs âœVictory❠at Portsmouth has been almost completed, and sixteen civilian riggers were invited by the Captain of the Dockyard, Captain J.A. Marrack R.N. to unofficially âœsplice the mainbrace❠today. The work of replacing the old sisal ropes of the Victory with Italian hemp, which will last a considerable of years, was started last October, the major part, involving the main mast, foremast, bowsprit and Jibboom, has now been finished. To replace the rigging of the Victory 34 miles of hemp, 3-tons of spun yarn, 300 yards of old canvas and 224 gallons of tar are needed. Photo Shows: âœSplicing the Mainbrace❠on board the âœVictory❠showing the riggers, seen dressed in the uniforms of Nelsonâs time, coming up for their tot.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 7-16-1964.



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