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The British Special Service Squadron - Journey to Singapore 1924
In this ongoing blog series, the National Museum of the Royal Navy is following the route of the British Special Service Squadron during the…
How can AI be used to conserve HMS Victory?
The conservation of an international icon like HMS Victory requires all-hands on deck, making use of both the tried-and-true historic techniques, and…
A close-up on HMS Victory’s smallest inhabitants: The deathwatch beetle
One of the biggest jobs in the conservation of HMS Victory concerns its smallest inhabitant. The conservation team at the National Museum of the…
How to treat yourself to the best maritime adventure in Belfast
Beginning with all things Titanic and ending with Belfast’s fully restored First World War maritime marvel, HMS Caroline, discover why the Maritime…
British Special Service Squadron - January 1924
In this ongoing blog series, the National Museum of the Royal Navy is following the route of the British Special Service Squadron during the…
British Special Service Squadron 1923 - the first ports of call
December 8th, At Sea. At 7am we sighted the West Coast of Africa, but owing to a low lying mist could not plainly discern the entrance to the…
A history of Christmas traditions in the Royal Navy
Christmas is a time for friends, family, and merriment. But life can be different when you’re serving, as our collection at the National Museum of…
British Special Service Squadron - 27th November
‘27th November 1923. Got underway at 0945, started World Cruise, not touching at Plymouth.’
The truth behind Napoleon’s ‘meeting’ with the Duke of Wellington
Ridley Scott’s latest film, Napoleon, includes a scene that is sure to get a few history buffs talking: Wellington meeting Napoleon onboard HMS…
Why you should be excited to go on an HMS Caroline guided tour
As HMS Caroline prepares to enter an exciting new phase of her life, we ask what makes a heritage experience truly great?
What is a Trafalgar Night Dinner?
Every October the Royal Navy celebrates the British Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar with a special event - the Trafalgar Night Dinner. But what…
What makes HMS Caroline Belfast's best kept secret?
‘Best kept secret’ is often used to describe a well-trodden location located off the beaten track. It’s also a term that’s frequently overused and…
Nuclear Testing and the Royal Navy - Unpacking the impact of High Explosive Research
Following the release of Christopher Nolan’s new film Oppenheimer, which has seen a renewed interest in the story of one of the most famous names…
Pride Month 2023 - Should we assign meaning to 'hidden' identities?
To commemorate Pride Month the National Museum of the Royal Navy has produced a short series of blogs detailing the long and complicated history of…
The 75th Anniversary of Windrush and their role in the armed forces
During the Second World War the British Empire contributed nearly 3 million personnel for military service. Among these were people from the West…
Pride Month 2023 - Exploring LGBTQ+ history in the Royal Navy
To commemorate Pride Month the National Museum of the Royal Navy has produced a short series of blogs detailing the long and complicated history of…