McKay J. Anatomy of the Ship. The 100-gun ship 'Victory'

Naval Institute Press, 2000. — 120 p.It is likely that there are few authors that would not welcome the opportune) of having their work republished in a revised edition. This is particularly valid for this volume on HMS Victory as work is almost constantly being performed on the ship to preserve her and to bring her as close as possible to her Trafalgar appearance. Much has been done to these ends since this Anatomy volume first appeared in 1987. Research by the Victory Advisory Technical Committee found that changes were required in the galley area (a tile floor and steam trunk were needed) and in the hold the magazine forward was altered. The current volume embodies these changes. Further. I have benefited from some constructive criticism from a number of people, amateur and expert alike and this criticism pointed out some small but annoying errors in the text that have now been corrected. It is reasonably. Side to say that there will never be a final word on Victory; research and restoration will continue, but to date this book reflects current thinking.