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Working as a heritage conservator on HMS Victory
Latest news from the Digital Archaeologist for HMS Victory: The Big RepairHMS Victory: The Big Repair is more than just conserving the historic ship…
Spy or tourist? The curious case of Captain Trench
History is often told through dates, battles and treaties. But sometimes the most compelling stories are about people: their curiosity, their courage…
Love, war and a wedding gift
It wasn’t lace, or silk, or something borrowed. Instead, it was stitched from a flag. White fabric, once flown at sea, carefully cut and sewn…
Victory in diversity
Imagine standing on a lower gun deck so crowded you can barely stretch your arms, surrounded by 820 men from every corner of the globe. This was the…
The bell that survived three generations of Hoods
Among the many objects preserved in the collections of Royal Navy Museums is a simple ship’s bell. Like all naval bells, it once rang through the…
Ernie: A Sailor’s Lucky Charm Beneath the Waves
Gus Britton didn’t just carry orders with him when he went to sea. He carried a small version of himself. Somewhere inside the tight, oil-scented…
The Captain’s Cabin on HMS Caroline
The Captain’s cabin was a private sanctuary, a place to think, a temporary relief from the burden of command. Complete with a desk, a bed and even a…
Flying into Fire: Eugene Esmonde and the attack on Bismarck
The wind over the Ark Royal’s deck didn’t just bite; it bruised. Eugene Esmonde stood by his Swordfish, the fabric of the wings shivering in the gale…
Surviving the storm: The Tale of HMS Eurydice
Benjamin Cuddiford was one of only two survivors onboard HMS Eurydice (the other was Sydney Fletcher) when it capsized with more than 300 people…
Keeping the craft of traditional rigging alive: Meet Dinnie Jay, rigger at the National Museum of the Royal Navy
At just 30 years old, Dinnie Jay has already built a career that bridges centuries of marine heritage. Originally from Boston, USA, Dinnie studied…
HMS Victory invites visitors inside bold new phase of £42m conservation project
New scaffolding will open up views of Nelson’s legendary flagship not seen for 260 years.
Win the world’s only official HMS Victory construction brick model set
In partnership with COBI, the National Museum of the Royal Navy present the first official HMS Victory construction brick model set.Enter Now
Planning a visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard over the festive period? Please be aware of the planned work taking place at Junction 10 of the M27.
Planning a visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard over the festive period? Please be aware of the planned work taking place at Junction 10 of the M27…
Real Wedding: Charlotte & Michael
We love hearing how much our couples enjoy their special day at the National Museum of the Royal Navy – and Charlotte and Michael’s beautiful wedding…
Royal Air Force and Royal Marines heritage awarded £13.7m National Lottery funding
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, The National Lottery Heritage Fund announces major funding to celebrate the heritage of the Royal Air Force and…