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The Sail: 1: Making the Sail

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

A new three-part exploration of the history and tradition contained in the fore-topsail of HMS Victory, a sail which last saw active service during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

The construction of the sail began in the last days of the 18th century in the flax fields of Scotland and ended in the sail lofts of Chatham in 1801. Narrated by Sharon Manitta, Peter Goodwin, Alastair Durie, Linda Colley and Roy Porter.

Contributors

Narrator:
Sharon Manitta
Narrator:
Peter Goodwin
Narrator:
Alastair Durie
Narrator:
Linda Colley
Narrator:
Roy Porter
Producer:
Mary Price
Source: Radio Times

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