Few vessels hold as much historical significance as the HMS Victory. HMS Victory is the oldest commissioned warship in the world.Commissioned in 1759 and launched in 1765, the HMS Victory was a first-rate ship of the line, representing the pinnacle of British shipbuilding during the 18th century. Victory was designed by Sir Thomas Slade and built at Chatham Dockyard.Over … [Read more...] about HMS Victory: The Oldest Commissioned Warship in the World
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Australia’s oldest wombat Patrick turns 29 years old
HE’S 29 years old and weighs 38kg and has become Australia’s unlikely hero. Meet Patrick, the world’s oldest and seriously cute wombat. WHO would have thought a 29-year-old wombat weighing 38kg would become a social media phenomenon overnight. Patrick the wombat, believed to be the largest and oldest living common wombat in the world, sent social media into over drive … [Read more...] about Australia’s oldest wombat Patrick turns 29 years old
Pebbles the World’s Oldest Dog Has Passed Away at 22 Years Old
View this post on Instagram A post shared by REMEMBERING PEBBLES (@pebbles_since_2000) We all want our dogs to live as long as possible; unfortunately, death is inevitable. Pebbles, the beloved Toy Fox Terrier and record holder for World's Oldest Dog, has died, just five months shy of her 23rd birthday. Pebbles passed away peacefully at her home in … [Read more...] about Pebbles the World’s Oldest Dog Has Passed Away at 22 Years Old