Fury as Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory is being restored with oak from France

LORD Nelson’s HMS Victory is being restored — with oak from his old enemy France.

British wood is not considered good enough to patch up the Royal Navy’s most famous vessel.

AlamyLord Nelson’s HMS Victory is being restored with oak from France[/caption] AlamyNaval genius Lord Nelson orchestrated the famous triumph at Trafalgar from Victory, but died in the battle[/caption]

The move sparked outrage yesterday, with ex-Navy chief Lord West blasting: “Lord Nelson will be spinning in his grave.