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| The only boats to pass us where flying their spinnakers. |
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| Nelson's ship the Victory is the major attraction here. Only about 20% of the ship is still original, but all replacements are identical to the original. |
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| Son James boards Victory. |
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| The spot where Nelson fell is marked on the deck. |
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| Nelson, a one eyed, one armed hero. |
King Henry the VIII's warship the "Mary Rose" is in the latter stages of preservation. It sank off of Postsmouth and was found in a very good condition due to having been covered in mud. It allows us to understand the conditions on ships of that era.
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| Bronze cannon stood up well underwater. |
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| In about 2 years the drying process will be complete and the duct-works removed. |
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| The ships dog. |
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| The "Crow's Nest". |
After a hard day of sightseeing we have dinner at the Haslar Marina, where we are staying.
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| A converted Lighthouse Ship serves as the marina's restaurant. |
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| The lasagna dinner came with french fries (aka chips) and coleslaw. British cuisine. |
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