‘Protected for another century’: experts lift 15-tonne foremast from HMS Victory
Experts have successfully lifted the 15-tonne foremast from HMS Victory as part of a £42 million restoration project. The operation, which involved a 30-member team and a 750-tonne crane, was conducted with great care to avoid damaging the historic vessel. This marks a significant step in the conservation efforts, with plans to remove two additional masts in the coming days.
- ▪The foremast was removed from HMS Victory as part of a £42 million conservation project.
- ▪A 30-member team used a 750-tonne crane to carefully lift the 15-tonne wrought iron mast.
- ▪The restoration aims to protect the historic ship and its components for another century.
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Preparations for the work on the HMS Victory foremast last week at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Photograph: National Museum Royal Navy/PAView image in fullscreenPreparations for the work on the HMS Victory foremast last week at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Photograph: National Museum Royal Navy/PAHeritage‘Protected for another century’: experts lift 15-tonne foremast from HMS VictoryIn latest stage of £42m restoration project, 30-strong team remove mast from Nelson’s Battle of Trafalgar flagshipSteven MorrisTue 28 Apr 2026 04.04 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 12.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThere is only one correct way to extricate a 15-tonne wrought iron mast from one of the world’s most famous and beloved warships – very slowly, and with extreme care.Which is…
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