Royal Navy Collection (page 3)

Loss of the HMS Birkenhead
" Vintage engraving from 1878 showing the loss of the Birkenhead. The Birkenhead was an iron paddle steamer of 1400 tons, and was launched in December 1845

HMS Ambush
Astute class submarine HMS Ambush is pictured during sea trials near Scotland. Ambush, second of the nuclear powered attack submarines

HMS Scott At Anchor near Port Lockroy in the Antarctic
Royal Navy Hydrographic Vessel HMS Scott is pictured at anchor near Port Lockroy in Antarctica. HMS Scott is currently deployed to the Antarctic on hydrographic operations

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Turbulent with a Merlin Helicopter from HMS St Albans
Trafalgar Class Fleet Submarine HMS Turbulent is pictured with the Merlin helicopter from Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans, during an anti-submarine exercise in the Gulf of Oman

HMS Pembroke
Royal Navy Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Pembroke is pictured sailing from HMNB Clyde in Western Scotland. The Class was originally named as the Single Role Minehunter

British battleship HMS King George V, Sydney, Australia, 1945. King George V after arriving from Tokyo where she had been present at the surrender of Japan

HMS Amethyst EAW031911
HMS Amethyst (F116) moored off the Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in August 1950

Naval battle between the British and French, 1790s
British ship " Brunswick" in battle with French navy off the coast of Brittany, late 1700s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration

Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Hawker Sea Hawk F.1 of 806 Squadron landing on HMS Eagle 1954

Supermarine Seafire F. 15
Supermarine Seafire F.15 (SR572) of 1832 Squadron, piloted by Lt Cdr Js Bailey making his 2000th deck landing, HMS Illustrious 24 May 1950

HMS Gallant and HMS Sussex, Gibraltar 1938
G Class destroyer HMS Gallant alongside County Class cruiser HMS Sussex

HMS Courageous, 1932
HMS Courageous at Gibraltar, 1932

Westland Wyvern and Hawker Sea Hawk
Westland Wyvern S.4 (VZ796) and Hawker Sea Hawk FB.3 (WM906) of 703 Squadron Fa in flight over HMS Ark Royal 28 March 1955

Sopwith 2F1 Ships Camel
A Sopwith Camel taking off from HMS Pegasus

Grumman Avenger I aircraft of 846 Squadron Fa

Parnall Peto on HMS M2
Preparing to launch a Parnall Peto from submarine HMS M2

Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer

A. B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910–1913, (1913)
A.B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910– 1913, (1913). Alfred Cheetham (1866-1918) was a member of several Antarctic expeditions

HMS Richmond
Image of HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate. HMS Richmond is the seventh Royal Navy ship to proudly bear the name and enjoys strong links to several affiliations in both Richmond upon Thames

Apache Helicopter Takes off from HMS Ocean During Operation Ellamy
An Army Air Corps Apache helicopter takes off from HMS Ocean during Operation Ellamy, the UKs contribution to UNSCR1973 in the Mediterranean Sea

HMS Northumberland
Royal Navy Type 23 Duke class frigate HMS Northumberland is pictured prior to her port visit into Dar Es Salam, Tanzania on the 28th of December 2012

HMS Diamond with Sea King Helicopter
A Sea King Mark 7 Airbourne Surveillance And Control (SKASAC) helicopter from 854 Naval Air Squadron takes off from the deck of a Type 45 destroyer for the first time

The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540
The Embarkation at Dover c1540. Henry VIII and his fleet setting sail from Dover to Calais on 31 May 1520 on the way to meet Francis I at The Field of Cloth of Gold

Portsmouth Harbour EAW280874
Portsmouth Harbour. Looking across the harbour and naval dockyards towards Porchester. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1974

The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth transits the Atlantic Ocean
October 11, 2010 - The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth (F-235) transits the Atlantic Ocean during Exercise Joint Warrior. Joint Warrior is a multinational exercise designed to improve

HORATIO NELSON (1758-1805). British naval officer. As a captain, by the San Juan River in Nicaragua. Oil on canvas, c1781, by John Francis Rigaud

EVNT2A-00079
USS " Constitution" being towed by the crew in rowboats away from the becalmed British Navy, War of 1812 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Crew of the USS Constitution in battle, War of 1812
Deck of the US frigate " Constitution" engaging in battle with British " Guerriere, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hawker Osprey IV of 800 Sqn Fa
Hawker Osprey IV of 800 Squadron in flight over HMS Boadicea, 1939

Hawker Osprey I of 803 Sqn Fa
Hawker Osprey I (K2780 287) of 803 Squadron on HMS Eagle, April 1933

Fairey IIIF aircraft of 824 Sqn Fa
Fairey IIIF Mk.III aircraft of 824 Squadron over HMS Eagle, April 1933

Douglas Skyraider AEW. 1
Douglas Skyraider AEW.1 of 849 Squadron landing on HMS Eagle 1954

Blackburn Firebrand TF. 5
Blackburn Firebrand TF.5 aircraft of 813 Squadron on the flight deck of HMS Implacable, February 1950

Fairey Albacore aircraft of 831 Squadron on the deck of HMS Indomitable, 1943

Supermarine Seafire IIC (MB193) of 880 Squadron on the lift of HMS Indomitable, 1943

Grumman Martlet II (AM968) of 881 Squadron on the lift of HMS Illustrious, 1942

Dhaisas in Grand Harbour, Malta 1935
Dhaisas in Grand Harbour, with warships of the Royal Navy in the background, Malta 1935

HMS Hood
Battlecruiser HMS Hood

HMS Searcher, 1944
Archer Class aircraft carrier HMS Searcher, 1944

HMS Frobisher, May 1937
Hawkins Class cruiser HMS Frobisher at the Spithead Naval Review, May 1937

HMS Exeter, May 1933
York Class Cruiser HMS Exeter during the Home Fleet Summer Cruise, May 1933

Supermarine Seafire F. 47
Supermarine Seafire F.47 (PS948) taking off from HMS Illustrious, May 1947

HMS Bodenham
Ham Class minesweepers HMS Bodenham and another in line-astern, 1956

HMS Courageous in a heavy sea, 1937

Whirlwind HAS. 7
Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 helicopter of 848 Squadron in flight from HMS Bulwark, 1960

Fairey Firefly IV over HMS Illustrious 18 March 1947

Vought Corsair II of 1833 Squadron Fa, Machrihanish, 9 December 1943

Grumman Avenger I aircraft of 846 Squadron Fa, Machrihanish, 10 December 1943

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"150 Years of Excellence: The Royal Navy's Proud Legacy" From the historic HMS Bulwark to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, the Royal Navy has always been at the forefront of maritime power. With iconic vessels like HMS Eagle and its mighty presence on the seas, their strength is unmatched. The flags that fluttered during Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 symbolize a rich history of bravery and determination. These colors still inspire sailors today as they proudly serve under them. During World War II, HMS Illustrious stood tall amidst chaos, proving her mettle time and again. She became a beacon of hope for all who witnessed her might. And let us not forget about HMS Ark Royal, a true force to be reckoned with. In 1936, it was aboard HMS Ajax that courage shone through as she valiantly fought against adversity. This vessel showcased unwavering dedication to duty and honor. The Westland Whirlwinds gracefully taking off from HMS Bulwark remind us that innovation is key in naval warfare. The ever-evolving technology ensures our fleet remains ahead of its adversaries. HMS Superb stands tall among her peers - an embodiment of excellence within the Royal Navy's ranks. Her name resonates with pride throughout every sailor's heart. Witnessing royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a refit fills one with awe and admiration for those who maintain these magnificent vessels' operational readiness year after year. High above RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus soars a Royal Navy Harrier Jet – an emblematic representation of precision and skill possessed by our brave aviators who protect our skies day in and day out. As we reflect upon these remarkable moments throughout history, we are reminded that behind each vessel lies countless stories filled with heroism, sacrifice, camaraderie, and resilience.