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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ben Mitchell

Masts to be removed from HMS Victory as part of £42m conservation work

Tiggers working on a mast on HMS Victory at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in preparation for the masts of Nelson’s flagship to be removed ready for conservation work (National Museum Royal Navy/PA) - (PA Media)

The masts from Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory are to be removed in the latest stage of a £42 million conservation project.

Starting on Monday evening, a 750-tonne crane will lift the mizzen (rear), foremast (front) and bowsprit (bow) and lay it by the side of the 18th century warship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

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