English warship that sank in 1744 can now be viewed online
The most powerful battleship of her time there are 269 years lies at the bottom of the sea, in the channel, in too deep and dangerous for most adventurers. But, thanks to more sophisticated technology of diving, the historic HMS Victory can now be seen for the first time in detail, in virtual form.The original images available on HMS Victory 1744 â€" show the traces of the most important ship of the United Kingdom, followed by the Mary Rose. The site in question is practically inaccessible, 75 meters deep, and became even more dangerous with the changes of the tides and strong currents.Now, from the comfort of the ground, filming in high definition simulate the experience of exploring the ship like a diver. The HMS Victory was the most powerful ship in the 18th century, before being let down. Upon returning home after a successful mission against the French in Lisbon and Gibraltar, October 5, 1744, succumbed to a violent storm, causing the death of the entire crew of 1,100 people.I thought that the ship was lost, but the Odyssey Marine Exploration was able to solve the big mystery â€" the leading expert on maritime archaeological research at sea found that the vessel lies 80 Km South-East of Plymouth.Studies of the wreckage revealed that the excessive weight of the ship and its instability, caused by heavy weapons and possibly rotten timbers, made him more vulnerable in the storm. The ship was carrying at the time 110 bronze cannons.The images now available online have been captured with a robot Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and show a place filled with dozens of cannons, wood, anchors and rudders â€" such as a multitude of marine life.The Odyssey in the debris zone warns that is at risk, due to fishing trawlers that often drag heavy equipment of the ship across the sea floor. A three-ton bronze Cannon, for example, was dragged for 233 yards away of the remaining ruins.Sean Kingsley, director of Wreck Watch International, London consultant specializing in global maritime heritage, said: "the location of the wreck is more dangerous now than on the day the storm swallowed the Victory".
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