how much did hms victory cost to build
HMS Victory Once the ship's frame had been built, it was normal to cover it up and leave it for several months to allow the wood to dry out or "season". The end of the Seven Years' War meant that Victory remained in this condition for nearly three years, which helped her subsequent longevity.[11][12] Work restarted in autumn 1763 and she was launched on 7 May 1765,[13] having cost £63,176 and 3 shillings,[14] the equivalent of £7.79 million today.[Note 1] Around 6,000 trees were used in her construction, of which 90% were oak and the remainder elm, pine and fir, together with a small quantity of lignum vitae.[15]