The forerunner of Nelson's Flagship sank off Alderney on 4th October 1744 with a loss of 1,100 lives.
After many years of searching the sea bed, most recently using advanced technologies, the wreck of Victory has now been found by a Florida based exploration company.
This important 175 ft naval warship is lying close to the Casquetes rock north of Guernsey.
No sign yet of the 100,000 gold coins said to be on board when Victory was seperated from escorting vessels during a storm.
Bob
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