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The Sail: Working the Sail

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

A series exploring 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 fore-topsail, one of the largest and most important sails on board, must always be kept working. At the end of the battle there were only two sails left aloft. Narrated by Sharon Manitta, Peter Goodwin and NAM Roger.
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Contributors

Unknown:
Sharon Manitta
Unknown:
Peter Goodwin
Producer:
Mary Price
Source: Radio Times

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