I have become a facinated and detailed researcher on HMS Victory from the 1805 era. She was launched on May 7th, 1765. I am fully engrossed, currently, on rigging the bowsprit... as well as trying to make my way through the book HMS Surprise (Patrick O'Brian) on Audible. Here's some pre-photos before this ship hit's it's display case which is to be delivered today. A day or two ahead of our major blizzard which is bearing down upon us!