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Officers and sailors of the British Submarine Ultor displaying their Jolly Roger which records ships torpedoed and sunk by gunfire. Circa 1940s
Activities and personnel at HMS Rajalyia, Royal Navy Station in Puttalam, Ceylon during the Second World War. Picture shows
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
Recuperating Royal Navy servicemen, injured during the Second World War, take part in a bandy-chair race accompanied by their nurses at Sports Day held at Maristow Royal Naval Hospital in South
A. B. Brown of Grangetown, Cardiff (right) and A. B. Srodzinski, of LlanbradachA.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
Distribution of Christmas gifts by the Missions to Seamen organisation to ships on the River Thames during the Second World War
H. M Submarine Trident which torpedoed the German cruiser Prinz Eugen off the coast ofH.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
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
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
Canadians in landing craft near the port of Piraeus in Greece Second World War. 9th November 1944
Mixing with the troops and the Air Force girls id Reverend W. EMixing with the troops and the Air Force girls id Reverend W.E. Buchanan-Dunlop, parson of St. Helens Church, Worcester. During the service there
Civilians help rescue people trapped in a shelter after a bombing raid in Portsmouth. 11th May 1941
US Navy seamen having a chit-chat at sea during the Second World War. 4th July 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
Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving the ruined Reich Chancellery while giving the Victory sign to British soldiers and sailors. Circa 18th July 1945
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
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
Un-named Free French Naval officer and sailor at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944
Un-named Free French Naval officers at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944
Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos pose for the press at their their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944
Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos train in unarmed combat at their their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944
Free French sailors are call to parade by a bugler at their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944
The guns crew wearing Dutch helmets, closed up round the 3" high-angle gun on board HNMS Van Meerlant. Circa March 1941
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
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
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
Photograph taken on a ship transporting stores to Tobruk during Second World War. 22nd November 1941
Through the additional hazards of the seas under wartime conditions, men of the Merchant Navy have become gunners and look out men as well as continuing to be all round good sailors
Wives and sweethearts on board SS Empire Faith at a port in the north west of England where the ship unloads before heading out to sea again. Photo shows: All Scots reunion. Mrs W.J
British convoy to Russia. 4th February to 2 March 1945. On board the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Bellona on a convoy to and from Russia
Two Royal Navy sailors, wrapped up against the bitter cold conditions, stand on the exposed signal bridge of HMS Sheffield on the look out for enemy U-boats in Arctic waters. December 1941
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
Among the naval ships which came to British ports after the capitulation of the French government was this fine destroyer
British Royal Navy submarine HMS Stoic returns home to Portsmouth, England after duty in Far Eastern Waters during the Second World War
British Royal Navy submarine HMS Shakespeare, of the East Indies fleet, returned to harbour with a gaping hole in her sides having fought one of the most arduous battles of the submarine war
British Royal Navy submarine HMS Unbroken returns home to Portsmouth, England after 18 months duty in the Eastern waters. Picture shows
British Royal Navy submarine HMS Umbra returns home to Britain after more than 12 months in service in Mediterranean waters under the command of Lieutenant S.L.C
German naval officers followed by a Royal Marine armed sentry when leaving HMS Dido during Second World War. Circa 20th May 1945
16"shells being lowered on to the deck of HMS Rodney from the ammunition ship16" shells being lowered on to the deck of HMS Rodney from the ammunition ship. Each one weighs a ton and will fire over ten miles. Circa August 1940
Picture taken on board, one of HMS Escort Vessels during West Coast Convoy shows one of the the bright moments of the day. The Rum Ration is due any moment now. 20th October 1942
The 23, 000 ton British aircraft carrier HMS Victorious while she vas co-operating with the United States Navy in the Pacific Ocean
Picture taken inside one of the Royal Navy submarines shows how the officers and men live and work during their patrol duties under the sea. Here them men enjoy some 8am supper. October 1941
RCN sailors ashore from one of the first Canadian destroyers to arrive in Britain following the declaration of war. Circa 1940
Below deck of HMS George V, a line of seamen queue to collect the daily rum ration for their mess. Each man is holding a jug or bucket
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
Wren boat crews. 20th November 1944, Plymouth. Wrens ratings have manned most of the duty boats, some as large as 60 ft long for the past three years
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
The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter at the Guildhall Plymouth for a civic luncheon. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic
