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HMS Victory surrounded by protective scaffolding.
Blog HMS Victory Napoleonic Ships and Aircraft

Major new conservation phase for HMS Victory with once-in-a-generation visitor experience

Modern-day Great Repair offers once-in-a-generation opportunity to see under the skin of a First-Rate ship of the line and tell her story in a…

Press Release LCT 7074 Second World War Ships and Aircraft

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal Visits Unique D-Day Survivor LCT 7074

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited unique D-Day survivor LCT 7074 at…

Composite image showing speakers for talk on the Falklands conflict.
Press Release Aircraft Late 20th Century Ships and Aircraft

Falklands 40: Talk Recounts Key Role of Falkland Helicopter Crew 40 Years to the Day

The powerful recollections of a helicopter crew involved in the opening actions of the Falklands Conflict 40 years ago is the subject of a very…

HMS Caroline at birth in Belfast on a sunny day.
Press Release HMS Caroline Museum Story Ships and Aircraft

HMS Caroline Update March 2022

Today, we are thrilled to announce that HMS Caroline will remain in Belfast – her home for nearly 100 years.

An engineer testing building materials in a lab.
Press Release HMS Victory Napoleonic Ships and Aircraft

Materials Testing Begins for HMS Victory

Engineers at the University of Southampton are working with the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) to help find the best materials to ensure…

HMS Victory in drydock at Portsmouth with partial masts.
Blog HMS Victory Napoleonic Ships and Aircraft

HMS Victory’s Conservation Announced as Victory Commemorates 100 Years in Dry Dock

HMS Victory was moved into her final resting place a century ago at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, dry dock no. 2. The ship’s custodian, the National…

Conservationist examining found coin under a microscope.
Press Release HMS Victory Napoleonic Ships and Aircraft

Century-Old Coin Uncovered Under HMS Victory Mast on Display in Trafalgar Day Tribute

Rare discovery from nation’s flagship put on show from Trafalgar Day as tribute to naval landmark battle. Historic ship team’s wish to discover…

HMS Victory's masts being removed by crane.
Press Release HMS Victory Napoleonic Ships and Aircraft

HMS Victory’s Lower Mast Removed Temporarily for Analysis and Conservation

Highly complex three-day engineering challenge marks next crucial step in 20-year conservation project. Main lower mast lifted for first time in…

Steam Pinnace 199 sailing along the coast.
Press Release Historic Ships Victorian Ships and Aircraft

Steam Pinnace 199 shortlisted for prestigious award

The Institute of Conservation (ICON) Awards team have announced that Steam Pinnace 199 has been shortlisted for the Institution of…