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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…
Belfast’s First World War ship set for maritime triple christening
Two local former seaman who served onboard HMS Caroline - Belfast’s iconic First World War battleship - will revive an age-old family maritime…
Reconstruction of Second World War Barracuda DP872 aircraft gets funding boost from descendants of rear gunner lost at sea
In the Second World War more than 2500 Fairey Barracudas were delivered to the Fleet Air Arm, making it one of the most widely used by the Royal Navy…
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…
Closing 20th January 2026 : Worlds Beneath the Waves Exhibition opens in Portsmouth
Embark on a voyage of discovery to the Worlds Beneath the Waves, a new exhibition launching this September in Portsmouth, which delves into the…
Commemorating South Asian Heritage Month at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
South East Asian Heritage Month takes place this year between July 17 and August 18. Read on to find out more about the Royal Navy’s visit to HMS…
Restoring History - Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild
In the Second World War more than 2500 Fairey Barracuda aircraft were delivered to the Fleet Air Arm, making it one of the most widely used aircraft…
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…
National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool celebrates Tall Ships Race 2023
The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool welcomed over 40,000 visitors during this year's Tall Ships Race (6th-9th July) - kicking off a…
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…
HMS Caroline is awarded ‘Flagship of the Year 2023’ status
National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has made HMS Caroline a Flagship of the Year for 2023.Belfast’s First World War ship receives the coveted award …
Pride Month 2023 - What are 'Crossing the Line' ceremonies?
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…
Extremely Rare Spanish Armada Maps to be displayed for the first time by the National Museum of the Royal Navy
The Armada Maps National Treasures exhibition is a once in a generation opportunity to view the ten incredibly rare maps that chart the defeat of the…
HMS Caroline volunteers help to preserve Belfast’s First World War ship
HMS Caroline is marking National Volunteer Week (1 - 7 June) by celebrating the dedicated team of volunteers who continue to play a key role in…