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Background imageSailors Collection: Members of the Ajax crew wait for their daily rum ration shortly after their arrival in

Members of the Ajax crew wait for their daily rum ration shortly after their arrival in Devonport. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic

Background imageSailors Collection: The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter parade through Bedford Street

The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter parade through Bedford Street, Plymouth on their way to the Guildhall. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic

Background imageSailors Collection: The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter on Horse Guards Parade give three cheers for the king

The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter on Horse Guards Parade give three cheers for the king following and inspection by King George VI

Background imageSailors Collection: A joke appreciated by all of the ships crew of HMS Queen during a ships concert party

A joke appreciated by all of the ships crew of HMS Queen during a ships concert party whilst moored at Scapa Flow. Circa June 1945

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: Able seamen aboard HMS Albion seen here doing the washing. 18th August 1942

Able seamen aboard HMS Albion seen here doing the washing. 18th August 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: Naval Occasions on board a British Destroyer H. M.s Pathfinder

Naval Occasions on board a British Destroyer H. M.s Pathfinder
Naval Occasions on board a British Destroyer H.M.S Pathfinder. Action stations - An ammunition party board British destroyer. 5th May 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailors of the Royal Navy parade past the City Hall in Hull during the Second World War

Sailors of the Royal Navy parade past the City Hall in Hull during the Second World War. February 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: Picture shows a cheery exchange of officers and crew on the HMT Kirkella

Picture shows a cheery exchange of officers and crew on the HMT Kirkella. The HMT Kirkella was requisitioned for service in World War Two on September 1939

Background imageSailors Collection: Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden

Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island, Kiribati. Seen here dressed in protective suits known as Goon Suits

Background imageSailors Collection: a Men training in recognising planes. 12th January 1940

a Men training in recognising planes. 12th January 1940

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: Life aboard the 3 masted Penang. 111 days is rather a long time on the ocean

Life aboard the 3 masted Penang. 111 days is rather a long time on the ocean, and a little light music and a fine day encourages the seamen on to sing

Background imageSailors Collection: Scenes aboard a British ship as landing ships and craft of the great armada reached

Scenes aboard a British ship as landing ships and craft of the great armada reached the beaches of Normandy. Picture shows: Captain Sir Harold Campbell, R.N

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailors and Naval officer on board minesweeper HMS Mersey

Sailors and Naval officer on board minesweeper HMS Mersey, based at the training centre for the Royal Naval Reserve HMS Eaglet. In the background is the Liver Building on the Liverpool waterfront

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: Able seaman Peter Roberts at HMS Eaglet, the training centre for the Royal Naval Reserve

Able seaman Peter Roberts at HMS Eaglet, the training centre for the Royal Naval Reserve associated with Liverpool. December 1968

Background imageSailors Collection: With film and stage star Simone Silva at his side, Petty Officer Albert Lewis had to keep

With film and stage star Simone Silva at his side, Petty Officer Albert Lewis had to keep shouting, " Eyes down, look in"

Background imageSailors Collection: General Charles De Gaulle seen here during a visit and inspection to a destroyer of

General Charles De Gaulle seen here during a visit and inspection to a destroyer of the Free French Navy at a port on the North East coast of Britain. 16th March 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: General Charles De Gaulle seen here during a visit and inspection to a destroyer of

General Charles De Gaulle seen here during a visit and inspection to a destroyer of the Free French Navy at a port on the North East coast of Britain. 16th March 1942

Background imageSailors Collection: The second carriage of The Carriage Procession of Princes

The second carriage of The Carriage Procession of Princes and Princesses of the Blood Royal carrying, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent

Background imageSailors Collection: Five Companies of Foot Guards part of Her Majesty Procession make their way through

Five Companies of Foot Guards part of Her Majesty Procession make their way through Admiralty Arch as they escort the Queens coach to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: Members of the Household Cavalry part of Her Majesty Procession make their way through

Members of the Household Cavalry part of Her Majesty Procession make their way through Admiralty Arch as they escort the Queens coach to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: Royal Navy guard contingent make their way up The Mall passing under Admiralty Arch to

Royal Navy guard contingent make their way up The Mall passing under Admiralty Arch to take their places lining the route of the Coronation Procession. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: The head of Her Majesty Procession make their way through Admiralty Arch as they escort

The head of Her Majesty Procession make their way through Admiralty Arch as they escort the Queens coach to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: The head of Her Majesty Procession comprised of Five Companies of the Foot Guards

The head of Her Majesty Procession comprised of Five Companies of the Foot Guards, Band and Corps of Drums of the Welsh and Irish Guards, Kings Troop, Royal Horse Artillery and Four Troopers

Background imageSailors Collection: The Carriage Procession of Prime Ministers passes underneath Admiralty Arch as it makes

The Carriage Procession of Prime Ministers passes underneath Admiralty Arch as it makes it way towards Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: Band of the Royal Navy make their way through Trafalgar Square before the start of

Band of the Royal Navy make their way through Trafalgar Square before the start of the Coronation Procession. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: The Carriage Procession of Colonial Rulers passes underneath Admiralty Arch as it makes

The Carriage Procession of Colonial Rulers passes underneath Admiralty Arch as it makes it way towards Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: The Queen in the Gold State Carriage on her return from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham

The Queen in the Gold State Carriage on her return from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following her coronation. 2nd June 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: Bristol. Crowds pack the Centre for the unveiling of the Cenotaph

Bristol. Crowds pack the Centre for the unveiling of the Cenotaph, a copy of the London Memorial, in June 1932 War Memorial

Background imageSailors Collection: 1939 - just at the outbreak of war - shows Royal Naval reservists undergoing gunnery

1939 - just at the outbreak of war - shows Royal Naval reservists undergoing gunnery practice on board HMS Flying Fox at Mardyke Wharf

Background imageSailors Collection: Six-inch guns crew of H. M.s Jamaica. Jamaica is adopted by the Borough of Bristol

Six-inch guns crew of H. M.s Jamaica. Jamaica is adopted by the Borough of Bristol
Six-inch guns crew of H.M.S Jamaica. Jamaica is adopted by the Borough of Bristol. March 1944

Background imageSailors Collection: A large force of Japanese sailors marching from their ship through the streets of

A large force of Japanese sailors marching from their ship through the streets of the foreign settlement of Shanghai, China shortly before the start of the Chinese Civil War. April 1927

Background imageSailors Collection: The Defence of the city of Shanghai, China in 1927. Sailors from the United States

The Defence of the city of Shanghai, China in 1927. Sailors from the United States warship Pittsburgh, on e of the many vessels of various nationalities off the town ready to defend foreign lives

Background imageSailors Collection: H. M The King today made his Coronation review of the fleet at Spithead

H. M The King today made his Coronation review of the fleet at Spithead
H.M The King today made his Coronation review of the fleet at Spithead.The Royal yacht photographed from H.M.S London as she passed down the lines. 21st May 1937

Background imageSailors Collection: Ahoy There! These intrepid sailors get ready to take to the water for a sponsored sail

Ahoy There! These intrepid sailors get ready to take to the water for a sponsored sail which raised over £ 4, 000 - half for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund

Background imageSailors Collection: Naval Cadets seen here in Coventry City Centre advertising the RNAS Bramcote Navy Day Air

Naval Cadets seen here in Coventry City Centre advertising the RNAS Bramcote Navy Day Air Display. Circa June 1954

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: Sailors of the Yugoslavian navy seen here at the Valley ground to watch the match between

Sailors of the Yugoslavian navy seen here at the Valley ground to watch the match between Charlton and Aston Villa. Charlton went on to win five one. 28th March 1953

Background imageSailors Collection: Naval Cadets seen here in Coventry City Centre advertising the RNAS Bramcote Navy Day Air

Naval Cadets seen here in Coventry City Centre advertising the RNAS Bramcote Navy Day Air Display. West Midlands, formerly Warwickshire, Circa June 1954

Background imageSailors Collection: British Prime MInister Winston Churchill gives the V sign to sailors as he disembarks his

British Prime MInister Winston Churchill gives the V sign to sailors as he disembarks his ship upon arrival in America for talks with President Roosevelt during World WarTwo. June 1943

Background imageSailors Collection: 'Twiggy'the baby elephant was half an hour late for her appointment to

"Twiggy"the baby elephant was half an hour late for her appointment to
" Twiggy" the baby elephant was half an hour late for her appointment to tow of the premises, the 47 year old Captain Derek Napper Napper

Background imageSailors Collection: HMS Battleaxe, a battle class destroyer returns home to a warm welcome, Devonport, Devon

HMS Battleaxe, a battle class destroyer returns home to a warm welcome, Devonport, Devon, 12th December 1955

Background imageSailors Collection: Horatio Bottomley, journalist, newspaper proprietor, populist politician seen here

Horatio Bottomley, journalist, newspaper proprietor, populist politician seen here speaking at a recruitment rally on the steps of the Royal Exchange in the city of London 24th September 1915

Background imageSailors Collection: German Sailors. As they are not required for duty at sea

German Sailors. As they are not required for duty at sea, the German sailors are being employed in various capacities. Our Picture Shows: Members of the Kreigsmarine working for the Red Cross

Background imageSailors Collection: Survivors from a torpedoed merchant ship who survived in the water for a day

Survivors from a torpedoed merchant ship who survived in the water for a day and a night about to be be picked up by a rescue ship. circ January 1918

Background imageSailors Collection: The remains of Nurse Edith Cavell who had been executed by the Germans in the First World

The remains of Nurse Edith Cavell who had been executed by the Germans in the First World War seen here being given a naval guard of honour as the coffin is brought a shore in Dover. 15th May 1919



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