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Navy Collection (#3)

Background imageNavy Collection: A. B. Brown of Grangetown, Cardiff (right) and A. B. Srodzinski, of Llanbradach

A. B. Brown of Grangetown, Cardiff (right) and A. B. Srodzinski, of Llanbradach
A.B. Brown of Grangetown, Cardiff (right) and A. B. Srodzinski, of Llanbradach, part of the crew of the British Royal Navy submarine HMS Spearfish which torpedoed the German heavy cruiser ship Lutzow

Background imageNavy Collection: Staff at a South Wales Naval Base during the Second World War, . 3rd April 1941

Staff at a South Wales Naval Base during the Second World War, . 3rd April 1941
Staff at a South Wales Naval Base during the Second World War, .3rd April 1941. Front Row left to right: Reverend A.W. Jayne, Lieutenant Commander E. Kirkpatrick-Crockett, Commander M.S

Background imageNavy Collection: William James Richards of the British Navy warship HMS Gurkha during the Second World War

William James Richards of the British Navy warship HMS Gurkha during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageNavy Collection: British destroyers at sea. Destroyers silhouetted against the skyline

British destroyers at sea. Destroyers silhouetted against the skyline. HMS Jaguar is nearest. Circa October 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: Russian Northern Fleet C in C meets Home Fleet C in C. December 1943

Russian Northern Fleet C in C meets Home Fleet C in C. December 1943, on board HMS Duke of York, at sea. Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, C in C Home Fleet

Background imageNavy Collection: Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy warships exchange fire with Vichy destroyers off

Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy warships exchange fire with Vichy destroyers off the Syrian coast. Circa June 1941

Background imageNavy Collection: The Kriegsmarine destroyer Georg Thiele photographed from a Royal Nav destroyer after

The Kriegsmarine destroyer Georg Thiele photographed from a Royal Nav destroyer after having been run aground during the Second Battle of Narvik. 13th April 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: The German destroyer Hermann Kunne beached and burning in Herjangs Fjord following

The German destroyer Hermann Kunne beached and burning in Herjangs Fjord following the second Battle of Narvik seen from HMS Warspites Fairey Swordfish observation aircraft. 13th April 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: German Transport sunk in Narvik Harbour, Ofotfjord, Norway during the Second Battle of

German Transport sunk in Narvik Harbour, Ofotfjord, Norway during the Second Battle of Narvik. 13th April 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: Russian ships arrive at a British port with a cargo of timber during the Second World War

Russian ships arrive at a British port with a cargo of timber during the Second World War. They will return loaded with materials for the Soviet Army to aid their counter-offensive campaign against

Background imageNavy Collection: British troops in Berlin are getting a little extra luxury this week

British troops in Berlin are getting a little extra luxury this week. Although this little extra luxury is only a modest kipper, which arrived from Hull, England in large numbers

Background imageNavy Collection: Picture shows The Ark Royal. HMS Ark Royal was an aircraft carrier of

Picture shows The Ark Royal. HMS Ark Royal was an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy that served during the Second World War

Background imageNavy Collection: Men learning all about ship stoke holes from the blackboard

Men learning all about ship stoke holes from the blackboard. These men from all walks of life, want to do a job of work at sea

Background imageNavy Collection: HMCS Swanseas seaboat alongside as U-boat survivors are helped out of the sea

HMCS Swanseas seaboat alongside as U-boat survivors are helped out of the sea and on board the frigate. Circa July 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Back from a successful patrol in Far Eastern waters, a British submarine arrives back at

Back from a successful patrol in Far Eastern waters, a British submarine arrives back at the depot ship. April 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Members of HMS Torbays crew with the ships Jolly Rogers of success

Members of HMS Torbays crew with the ships Jolly Rogers of success. In front is the old commission Jolly Roger and behind is the one for the new commission. April 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Ships assembled in a port of Southern Italy in preparation for the invasion of Southern

Ships assembled in a port of Southern Italy in preparation for the invasion of Southern France. August 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Many women who sent to Canada in the war, joined the Women

Many women who sent to Canada in the war, joined the Womens Royal Canadian Navy Service. Picture shows them now discharged and buying clothing from the sale

Background imageNavy Collection: Visit of Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia

Visit of Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia, to Rangoon, the capital city of Burma

Background imageNavy Collection: Navy ratings (cadets) at the on land HMS Gordon in Gravesend, Kent

Navy ratings (cadets) at the on land HMS Gordon in Gravesend, Kent. They are learning how to tie different knots Picture taken 17th September 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: The last moments of German submarine U973 following a rocket attack by a Swordfish

The last moments of German submarine U973 following a rocket attack by a Swordfish aircraft (816 Sqn Fa/X) from HMS Chaser in the Norwegian Sea north-west of Narvik, Norway, in position 70.04N

Background imageNavy Collection: U-Boat 610 surprised and sunk. 8th October 1943 Photograph shows the depth charge

U-Boat 610 surprised and sunk. 8th October 1943 Photograph shows the depth charge explosions straddling U-Boat 610 which was surprised on the surface and sunk north-west of Ireland

Background imageNavy Collection: Avenger, Wildcat and Swordfish aircraft from two British escort carriers

Avenger, Wildcat and Swordfish aircraft from two British escort carriers, HMS Tracker and HMS Activity attacked and sunk German U-boat U288 in the Barents Sea east of Bear Island, in position 73.44N

Background imageNavy Collection: Depth charges straddling the U-boat U-266 during an attack by a Handley Page Halifax GR

Depth charges straddling the U-boat U-266 during an attack by a Handley Page Halifax GR Mk II of No.58 Squadron in the Bay of Biscay, 15 May 1943

Background imageNavy Collection: Smoke belching from the conning tower of German Uboat U744 after being attacked for over

Smoke belching from the conning tower of German Uboat U744 after being attacked for over 30 hours with depth charges and forced to the surface by HMS Icarus

Background imageNavy Collection: Three sailors manning a 3 inch anti-aircraft gun at gun practice on board the Polish Navy

Three sailors manning a 3 inch anti-aircraft gun at gun practice on board the Polish Navy destroyer ORP Garland in Gourock, 19 November 1941

Background imageNavy Collection: The Gunnery Officer and director layer in the Director Control Tower aboard the Polish

The Gunnery Officer and director layer in the Director Control Tower aboard the Polish Navy destroyer ORP Piorun (Thunderbolt) during a patrol in the Western Approaches. Circa February 1941

Background imageNavy Collection: The second British naval attack on Narvik. HMS Warspite returning after the successful

The second British naval attack on Narvik. HMS Warspite returning after the successful action against German warships. Picture taken at Framnesodden Point, the entrance to the harbour is on the left

Background imageNavy Collection: Albert Dock Hospital Gym, Liverpool, Merseyside. Sailors in rehab

Albert Dock Hospital Gym, Liverpool, Merseyside. Sailors in rehab, encouraged to climb Jacobs Ladder to aid fitness and recovery. Picture taken 2nd January 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Un-named Free French Naval Captain poses with a drink for the press at their barracks in

Un-named Free French Naval Captain poses with a drink for the press at their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: The officers mess of the Free French Navy at their barracks in Southern England

The officers mess of the Free French Navy at their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Un-named Free French Naval officer and sailor at their barracks in Southern England 5th

Un-named Free French Naval officer and sailor at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Un-named Free French Naval officers at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944

Un-named Free French Naval officers at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos pose for the press at their their barracks in

Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos pose for the press at their their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos train in unarmed combat at their their barracks

Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos train in unarmed combat at their their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: Free French sailors are call to parade by a bugler at their barracks in Southern England

Free French sailors are call to parade by a bugler at their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of the German transport in foreground

HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of the German transport in foreground) in the Narvik Fjord engaging the shore batteries at close range. 13th April 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: Narvik Harbour. Cossack and Forester (left, centre) and German transports sunk during

Narvik Harbour. Cossack and Forester (left, centre) and German transports sunk during the attack by Second Destroyer Flotilla. April 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: The guns crew wearing Dutch helmets, closed up round the 3'

The guns crew wearing Dutch helmets, closed up round the 3" high-angle gun on board HNMS Van Meerlant. Circa March 1941

Background imageNavy Collection: Lined up on each side of the white line on the flight deck of HMS Emperor waiting for

Lined up on each side of the white line on the flight deck of HMS Emperor waiting for the word " Go". Hellcat fighter bombers with wings stored a short while before they took off to attack

Background imageNavy Collection: Lord and Lady Wavell gave an outdoor tea party in the grounds of the ViceroyOs House in

Lord and Lady Wavell gave an outdoor tea party in the grounds of the ViceroyOs House in New Delhi, India on 13th January 1944. Nearly 200 Indian and British convalescent soldiers were invited

Background imageNavy Collection: On board British Royal Navy submarine HMS Templar with the Eastern Fleet during

On board British Royal Navy submarine HMS Templar with the Eastern Fleet during the Second World War. In the engine room, leading stoker Joe Henley of Cardiff makes adjustments to the engines at

Background imageNavy Collection: These two Service sisters met in Delhi, India during the Second World War

These two Service sisters met in Delhi, India during the Second World War. Third Officer " Bunny" Grist of the WRNS has served two and a half years overseas in South Africa

Background imageNavy Collection: Team work between nurses and their sailor D Day patients at Maristowe Royal Naval

Team work between nurses and their sailor D Day patients at Maristowe Royal Naval Hospital, South Devon. When a recent storm blew a giant beech tree across the hospital drive

Background imageNavy Collection: The British corvette Launceston Castle following a trail of U-Boats into Scapa after

The British corvette Launceston Castle following a trail of U-Boats into Scapa after their surrender. 31st May 1945

Background imageNavy Collection: Operation at sea saves sailors life. November 1944, on board the cruiser HMS Berwick

Operation at sea saves sailors life. November 1944, on board the cruiser HMS Berwick, in northern waters. A destroyer rating believed to be suffering from appendicitis was transferred from his ship

Background imageNavy Collection: Bombs falling astern of HMS Ark Royal during an attack by Italian aircraft during

Bombs falling astern of HMS Ark Royal during an attack by Italian aircraft during the Battle of Cape Spartivento 27th November 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: H Nor MS Rose a Norwegian Flower Class Corvette seen here on convoy escort duties

H Nor MS Rose a Norwegian Flower Class Corvette seen here on convoy escort duties. 7th January 1943



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