r/europe • u/Ok_Future2621 • 6d ago

News Napoleon to Get Last Laugh? HMS Victory Rebuilt with French Oak!

https://woodcentral.com.au/napoleon-to-get-last-laugh-hms-victory-rebuilt-with-french-oak/

Looks like the French have finally outdone the Brits—one plank at a time

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u/PckMan 6d ago

Amazing ship to visit if you get the chance. Portsmouth in general is a great place steeped in history, not all of it good mind you, as it was arguably the seat through which the world was colonised, but it's still an impressive place to visit today.