Could a modern container ship withstand a close broadside from HMS Victory?
Short answerIt depends on range, but it might survive the first broadside and would be unlikely to survive the second.
NotesRange is the first variable because it determines the energy and pattern of the incoming shot. A container ship is large, but its structure is designed for cargo service rather than this form of concentrated violence. The hull might survive the first broadside. It would be unlikely to remain viable after a second comparable strike.