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Background imageSailors Collection: 'Home again'pictures of the Royal Many submarine HMS Unrivalled which

"Home again"pictures of the Royal Many submarine HMS Unrivalled which
" Home again" pictures of the Royal Many submarine HMS Unrivalled which has just returned from a successful patrol in the Mediterranean Sea

Background imageSailors Collection: The crew of HMS Sportsman pose on the deck of their submarine at a un-named Northern

The crew of HMS Sportsman pose on the deck of their submarine at a un-named Northern depot

Background imageSailors Collection: Cliff Richard with Morecambe and Wise. 10th October 1972

Cliff Richard with Morecambe and Wise. 10th October 1972. watscan - - 19/05/2010

Background imageSailors Collection: Th British S-class submarine HMS Storm has returned to the United Kingdom after an

Th British S-class submarine HMS Storm has returned to the United Kingdom after an eventful and highly successful commission in the Far East

Background imageSailors Collection: Ships - Sailing Ships - Penang - June 1935, with sailor at the wheel

Ships - Sailing Ships - Penang - June 1935, with sailor at the wheel

Background imageSailors Collection: Lifeboatmen who rescue airmen. Sheringham, Norfolk, lifeboatmen stand by during

Lifeboatmen who rescue airmen. Sheringham, Norfolk, lifeboatmen stand by during
Lifeboatmen who rescue airmen

Background imageSailors Collection: Picture taken at a British base when the British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ultimatum

Picture taken at a British base when the British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ultimatum returned after a year of successful patrolling in the Mediterranean Sea where she sank a total of 6

Background imageSailors Collection: New recruits to the Royal Navy write their first letter home to tell their people of

New recruits to the Royal Navy write their first letter home to tell their people of their safe arrival at HMS Raleigh, the navys training barracks at Torpoint in Cornwall. 21st December 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: HMS Rodney shows her formidable 'teeth'. An unusual

HMS Rodney shows her formidable "teeth". An unusual
HMS Rodney shows her formidable " teeth". An unusual and impressive view of HMS Rodneys great 16in. guns. 15th May 1931

Background imageSailors Collection: Cliff Richard with Morecambe and Wise. 10th October 1972

Cliff Richard with Morecambe and Wise. 10th October 1972. watscan - - 19/05/2010

Background imageSailors Collection: HMS Victory the flagship of the fleet framed in an arch in Portsmouth dockyard

HMS Victory the flagship of the fleet framed in an arch in Portsmouth dockyard. March 1946

Background imageSailors Collection: HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before

HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before bing raised on to the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal © Mirrorpix

Background imageSailors Collection: Cheering sailors and Wrens of the Royal Navy line the entrance to Gladstone dock in

Cheering sailors and Wrens of the Royal Navy line the entrance to Gladstone dock in Bootle

Background imageSailors Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Talisman returns home to HMS Forth

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Talisman returns home to HMS Forth, Holy Loch in Scotland, after a period of very successful service in Mediterranean waters

Background imageSailors Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Porpoise returns to its base in Portsmouth

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Porpoise returns to its base in Portsmouth, England after 14 serving 14 months in the Mediterranean

Background imageSailors Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ursula returns home to Britain after spending the last

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ursula returns home to Britain after spending the last six days

Background imageSailors Collection: Chinese sailors train with Royal Navy at Devonport. February 1947 006806 / 4

Chinese sailors train with Royal Navy at Devonport. February 1947 006806 / 4
Chinese sailors train with Royal Navy at Devonport. February 1947 006806/4

Background imageSailors Collection: Only Fools and Horses cast members Paul Barber who plays Denzil Tulser

Only Fools and Horses cast members Paul Barber who plays Denzil Tulser

Background imageSailors Collection: Three veterans of the Great War from Bombay who were among men of the Royal Indian Navy

Three veterans of the Great War from Bombay who were among men of the Royal Indian Navy inspected by the Duke of Devonshire when he visited a naval base. Circa 1940s

Background imageSailors Collection: Officers and sailors of the British Submarine Ultor displaying their Jolly Roger which

Officers and sailors of the British Submarine Ultor displaying their Jolly Roger which records ships torpedoed and sunk by gunfire. Circa 1940s

Background imageSailors Collection: Activities and personnel at HMS Rajalyia, Royal Navy Station in Puttalam

Activities and personnel at HMS Rajalyia, Royal Navy Station in Puttalam, Ceylon during the Second World War

Background imageSailors Collection: An impromptu concert in the wardroom of a British ship in a Royal Navy convoy inn

An impromptu concert in the wardroom of a British ship in a Royal Navy convoy inn the English Channel during the Second World War, given by an officers band

Background imageSailors Collection: Canadians in landing craft near the port of Piraeus in Greece Second World War

Canadians in landing craft near the port of Piraeus in Greece Second World War. 9th November 1944

Background imageSailors Collection: Mixing with the troops and the Air Force girls id Reverend W. E

Mixing with the troops and the Air Force girls id Reverend W. E
Mixing with the troops and the Air Force girls id Reverend W.E. Buchanan-Dunlop, parson of St. Helens Church, Worcester

Background imageSailors 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 imageSailors Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Utmost returns home to HMS Forth

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Utmost returns home to HMS Forth, Holy Loch in Britain after 12 months of service in Mediterranean waters

Background imageSailors 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

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailors of the Royal Navy have been helping to repair and make habitable London homes

Sailors of the Royal Navy have been helping to repair and make habitable London homes which were damaged by flying bombs. Picture shows: Able Seaman E.J

Background imageSailors Collection: Royal Navy submarine HMS Torbay returns home to Portsmouth

Royal Navy submarine HMS Torbay returns home to Portsmouth, England after her service in the Mediterranean. Picture shows: Members of the Torbays crew with the ships Jolly Roger flags of success

Background imageSailors Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Stoic returns home to Portsmouth

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Stoic returns home to Portsmouth, England after duty in Far Eastern Waters during the Second World War

Background imageSailors Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Sceptre returns home to Holy Loch

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Sceptre returns home to Holy Loch, Scotland after her latest exploits against a German convoy off the coast of Norway

Background imageSailors Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Statesman smashes a Japanese convoy in surface action in

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Statesman smashes a Japanese convoy in surface action in Far Eastern waters during the Second World War

Background imageSailors Collection: HMS Truant has returned to Britain after an absence of 21 years in the Mediterranean

HMS Truant has returned to Britain after an absence of 21 years in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and Java Seas

Background imageSailors Collection: Victory in Europe Day. (VE Day) in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Victory in Europe Day. (VE Day) in Portsmouth, Hampshire. A sailor accompanied by the WRENS (The Womens Royal Naval Service) celebrate in the street

Background imageSailors Collection: A team of five Wrens wheel a trolley carrying a 21 inch torpedo along the dockside at HMS

A team of five Wrens wheel a trolley carrying a 21 inch torpedo along the dockside at HMS Dolphin, Gosport, Hampshire. A British submarine, P556, is moored alongside waiting to receive the torpedo

Background imageSailors Collection: The HMS Shropshire. HMS Shropshire was a Royal Navy (RN

The HMS Shropshire. HMS Shropshire was a Royal Navy (RN) heavy cruiser of the London sub-class of County-class cruisers. She is the only warship to have been named after Shropshire, England

Background imageSailors Collection: Some of the crew of HMS Minesweeper Commiles, adopted by the Daily Mirror reading their

Some of the crew of HMS Minesweeper Commiles, adopted by the Daily Mirror reading their fan mail. Over 1000 letters were received by the crew within a month following adoption

Background imageSailors Collection: Because of the lack of sunshine suffered by the men of the submarine service whilst

Because of the lack of sunshine suffered by the men of the submarine service whilst on patrol under the sea, only coming up at nights, they are given sun ray treatment at their base

Background imageSailors Collection: The crew of a Royal Navy escort destroyer enjoying a rest period below decks between

The crew of a Royal Navy escort destroyer enjoying a rest period below decks between watches, by reading the Daily Mirror or having a game of Ukkers (navy slang for Ludo) December 1940

Background imageSailors Collection: The crew of HMS Haarlem celebrate below decks after sinking a German U-boat Circa August

The crew of HMS Haarlem celebrate below decks after sinking a German U-boat Circa August 1940

Background imageSailors Collection: The sinking of the Truro, a 974 tons British Steam Merchant

The sinking of the Truro, a 974 tons British Steam Merchant. Picture is possibly the last picture taken of the vessel before it was sunk

Background imageSailors Collection: Unveiling of the Slapton Sands monument honouring the people of the farms

Unveiling of the Slapton Sands monument honouring the people of the farms and villages of the South Hams that were evacuated to allow US forces to practice the D-Day landings. Circa 1954

Background imageSailors Collection: HMS Cossack returns to Leith on 17 February 1940, after rescuing the British prisoners

HMS Cossack returns to Leith on 17 February 1940, after rescuing the British prisoners held in Graf Spees supply ship Altmark

Background imageSailors Collection: Officers and sailors of HMS Eaglet, the training centre for the Royal Naval Reserve

Officers and sailors of HMS Eaglet, the training centre for the Royal Naval Reserve associated with Liverpool, pass the saluting base on the steps of Liverpool Cathedral

Background imageSailors Collection: The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Charring Cross Road

The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Charring Cross Road, Trafalgar Square on her way to Westminster Abbey for her coronation. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: The Carriage Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with the Second

The Carriage Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with the Second Division

Background imageSailors Collection: Petty Officer Cook Alan Pugh (left) and Petty Officer Steward John Young pictured at

Petty Officer Cook Alan Pugh (left) and Petty Officer Steward John Young pictured at Seaforth Docks after sailing in on the Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror

Background imageSailors Collection: HM Submarine Revenge was launched at Cammell Lairds in Birkenhead, Merseyside yesterday

HM Submarine Revenge was launched at Cammell Lairds in Birkenhead, Merseyside yesterday. 18th March 1968

Background imageSailors Collection: Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 4, buried with full military honours at Bisley, Surrey, England

Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 4, buried with full military honours at Bisley, Surrey, England, by a 26 strong party of Royal Navy Officers and Men, Thursday 7th July 1966

Background imageSailors Collection: Funeral of King George V. The gun carriage carrying the coffin of King George V is

Funeral of King George V. The gun carriage carrying the coffin of King George V is pulled by naval ratings across Horse Guards Parade, London. 28th January 1936

Background imageSailors Collection: Princess Margaret seen here aboard a Royal Navy destroyer at Fleetwood July 1954

Princess Margaret seen here aboard a Royal Navy destroyer at Fleetwood July 1954 Neg No RE5730 5/7/1954 Bottomley

Background imageSailors Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Fleet Review June 1953. The crew on one of the ships

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Fleet Review June 1953. The crew on one of the ships look up as a formation of Westland Dragonfly helicopters fly overhead

Background imageSailors Collection: Pipers on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Illustrious 1950

Pipers on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Illustrious 1950

Background imageSailors Collection: Two of the three women sailors that help crew the Australian barque Viking

Two of the three women sailors that help crew the Australian barque Viking on her four and half month journey from Australia to Falmouth Cornwall. Seen here climbing the rigging of the main mast

Background imageSailors Collection: One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of

One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of the aircraft carrier during a performance for the crew

Background imageSailors Collection: Pipers on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Illustrious 1950

Pipers on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Illustrious 1950

Background imageSailors Collection: Merchant Navy Training June 1944 The lads have their feet inspected The

Merchant Navy Training June 1944 The lads have their feet inspected The lads put their best foot forward

Background imageSailors Collection: Jane Seymour British actress aboard HMS Belfast, August 1989

Jane Seymour British actress aboard HMS Belfast, August 1989

Background imageSailors Collection: H Chapman, Bolber and A J Smith in a scene from a play about Lord Nelson

H Chapman, Bolber and A J Smith in a scene from a play about Lord Nelson. 19th January 1926

Background imageSailors Collection: Robin Knox Johnston in his Suhaili boat at Falmouth before his departure for the 1968-69

Robin Knox Johnston in his Suhaili boat at Falmouth before his departure for the 1968-69 Sunday Times Golden Globe round the world race. June 1968

Background imageSailors Collection: H. M. S. Danae: Scenes aboard The Leander class frigate 2. 450 tons H. M. S. Danae

H. M. S. Danae: Scenes aboard The Leander class frigate 2. 450 tons H. M. S. Danae
H.M.S. Danae: Scenes aboard The Leander class frigate 2.450 tons H.M.S. Danae. March 1975 75-01198-013

Background imageSailors Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Coronation. The Royal coach passing Trafalgar Square after leaving

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation. The Royal coach passing Trafalgar Square after leaving Westminister Abbey

Background imageSailors Collection: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queens coach passing through Admiralty Arch on the way to Westminster Abbey before the ceremony. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: Robin Knox Johnston in his Suhaili boat at Falmouth before his departure for the 1968-69

Robin Knox Johnston in his Suhaili boat at Falmouth before his departure for the 1968-69 Sunday Times Golden Globe round the world race. June 1968

Background imageSailors Collection: Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409

Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409 West Indians seeking jobs

Background imageSailors Collection: Collecting dirty dishes etc, at The Strand Corner House is the way some soldiers

Collecting dirty dishes etc, at The Strand Corner House is the way some soldiers and sailors are spending the leave in London. A.B John Gough, Newfoundland, and John Keilley, combined Ops, RN

Background imageSailors Collection: The sinking of the submarine Thetis. Some of the crew from H. M

The sinking of the submarine Thetis. Some of the crew from H. M
The sinking of the submarine Thetis. Some of the crew from H.M. submarine Thunderbolt who were involved in the triumph of sinking Thetis. 19th January 1940

Background imageSailors Collection: Anti aircraft drill aboard a Royal Navy cruiser of the Home Fleet seen here on exercise

Anti aircraft drill aboard a Royal Navy cruiser of the Home Fleet seen here on exercise. Circa October 1939

Background imageSailors Collection: The crew of one of the small ships that helped with the evacuation of the British

The crew of one of the small ships that helped with the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). from the beaches of Dunkirk, pose for the cameras at Folkestone. 6th June 1940

Background imageSailors Collection: Injury merchant sailor being winched down to a launch during the Second World War

Injury merchant sailor being winched down to a launch during the Second World War. 5th October 1941

Background imageSailors Collection: Picture taken on board one of the Royal Navy Escort Vessels during a West Coast of

Picture taken on board one of the Royal Navy Escort Vessels during a West Coast of England Convoy

Background imageSailors Collection: Seamen safely rescued from the armed merchant cruiser Transylvania, pennant F56

Seamen safely rescued from the armed merchant cruiser Transylvania, pennant F56, sunk by torpedo fired the German U-boat U-56 off Malin Head, Ireland on 10th August 1940

Background imageSailors Collection: The submarine Thunderbolt home again after a year of successful operations

The submarine Thunderbolt home again after a year of successful operations. Photograph shows Lieutenant B.J. Andrew with the crew and their Jolly Roger. Circa 1940s

Background imageSailors Collection: A group of 10 veteran seaman serving with the training ship HMS Implacable, which

A group of 10 veteran seaman serving with the training ship HMS Implacable, which, as the French warship Ddugay-Trouin, fought at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Background imageSailors Collection: Recuperating Royal Navy servicemen, injured during the Second World War

Recuperating Royal Navy servicemen, injured during the Second World War

Background imageSailors 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

Background imageSailors Collection: Distribution of Christmas gifts by the Missions to Seamen organisation to ships

Distribution of Christmas gifts by the Missions to Seamen organisation to ships on the River Thames during the Second World War

Background imageSailors Collection: H. M Submarine Trident which torpedoed the German cruiser Prinz Eugen off the coast of

H. M Submarine Trident which torpedoed the German cruiser Prinz Eugen off the coast of
H.M Submarine Trident which torpedoed the German cruiser Prinz Eugen off the coast of Norway, coming alongside her parent ship after a long patrol. Circa March 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: The torn Battle Ensign of HMS Tartar carried in her action with German destroyers in

The torn Battle Ensign of HMS Tartar carried in her action with German destroyers in the English Channel. Left to right: Able Seaman E.G. Nurse, W. Weatherall, D.J. Harvey, G. Lilley, and P. Gill

Background imageSailors Collection: Civilians help rescue people trapped in a shelter after a bombing raid in Portsmouth

Civilians help rescue people trapped in a shelter after a bombing raid in Portsmouth. 11th May 1941

Background imageSailors Collection: US Navy seamen having a chit-chat at sea during the Second World War

US Navy seamen having a chit-chat at sea during the Second World War. 4th July 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: The US Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, was officially commissioned on 5 February 1942

The US Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, was officially commissioned on 5 February 1942. Derry was the first US navy establishment in Europe and became the terminal for US convoys bound for Britain

Background imageSailors Collection: Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving the ruined Reich Chancellery while giving

Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving the ruined Reich Chancellery while giving the Victory sign to British soldiers and sailors. Circa 18th July 1945

Background imageSailors Collection: Some of the officers and crew of HMS Proteus seen here on deck with their jolly roger

Some of the officers and crew of HMS Proteus seen here on deck with their jolly roger flag after completing a year of patrols in the Mediterranean sea. 19th October 1942



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