This is Epic History's guide to HMS Victory, one of the most famous warships in history, and flagship of Vice Admiral Nelson at his decisive victory over the Franco-Spanish Combined Fleet at Trafalgar in 1805. In this episode we look at the composition of naval crews, and how they sailed, fought and lived aboard a warship like Victory.

The USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides," is a wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate of the United States Navy. Launched in 1797, it is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. The Constitution earned its fame during the War of 1812, where it defeated five British warships and secured its place in American naval history. Known for its durability and strength, the ship was preserved and restored multiple times over the centuries. Today, it stands as a symbol of American resilience and maritime heritage, docked at the Boston Navy Yard and serving as a museum ship.

Alice Loxton heads to Royal Museums Greenwich to visit the Cutty Sark, one of the most famous 'clipper' ship that traversed the world’s major trading routes in the late 19th Century. Alice was even lucky enough to climb the rigging of the spectacular tea clipper!

The Mutiny on the Bounty is a #historical event that took place in 1789 aboard the #HMSBounty, a #British naval ship commanded by Lieutenant William Bligh.

Colonial America had been a destination for Britain's criminals for a while, but the American War of independence in 1776, forced Britain to think of new places to export its convicts, to protect British society.