Nelson’s (above) triumph at Trafalgar gave Britain control of the seas and laid the foundation for Britain’s global power for more than a century Fought on October 21, 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar is one of history’s most epic sea clashes. Not only did it see Britain eliminate the most serious threat to security in … Read more
The Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has returned to the sea after two leaks in five months and £3.3million-worth of repairs. The ship – which cost £3billion to manufacture – was stranded in Portsmouth in December 2020 after thousands of gallons of sea water poured into the vessel’s engine room for more … Read more
The Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has returned to the sea after two leaks in five months and £3.3million-worth of repairs. The ship – which cost £3billion to manufacture – was stranded in Portsmouth in December 2020 after thousands of gallons of sea water poured into the vessel’s engine room for more … Read more
The ‘dazzle’ camouflage paint job applied to a new Royal Navy patrol ship was originally used on an array of vessels in the First and Second World War in the hope that it would confuse enemy German U-boats and ships. Military chiefs have resurrected the colour scheme on HMS Tamar, which will head to the … Read more
The UK’s largest ‘signal of maritime and air power’ in a generation will set sail next month as the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth departs for its first operational deployment that will also infuriate Russia and China. The £3billion warship, with eight RAF F35B stealth fighter jets on board, will set off for Asia on … Read more
The UK’s largest ‘signal of maritime and air power’ in a generation will set sail next month as the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth departs for its first operational deployment that will also infuriate Russia and China. The £3billion warship, with eight RAF F35B stealth fighter jets on board, will set off for Asia on … Read more
The Queen is surrounded by a ‘bubble’ of 22 Royal Household staff who will provide comfort to her during her time of mourning. During the funeral of Prince Philip, the Queen sat alone inside St George’s Chapel, away from the rest of the Royal Family due to coronavirus regulations. Her Majesty is only allowed to … Read more
The Queen is surrounded by a ‘bubble’ of 22 Royal Household staff who will provide comfort to her during her time of mourning. During the funeral of Prince Philip, the Queen sat alone inside St George’s Chapel, away from the rest of the Royal Family due to coronavirus regulations. Her Majesty is only allowed to … Read more
Calls grow to name a Royal Navy ship in honour of Prince Philip as petition calling for a new HMS Duke of Edinburgh gathers 11,000 signatures The petition calls for a ship to be named after the Duke of Edinburgh It wouldn’t be the first HMS Duke of Edinburgh to be launched onto the sea … Read more
A petition to name a Royal Navy ship after the late Prince Philip has gathered more than 11,000 signatures. The petition, on Change.Org, calls for a ship to be named The Duke of Edinburgh, which would be a particularly fitting tribute given the late Prince’s career as a naval officer. Prince Philip died on April … Read more