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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

The Carriage Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with the Second Division, Captains Escort with Standard of the Household Cavalry just after passing through Admiralty Arch

The commissioning of the Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror at Cammell Lairds shipyard in Birkenhead. The primary role of the submarine will be to hunt enemy submarines

The Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror leaves Her Majestys Naval Base, Clyde at Faslane for the final time before being scrapped. Here it is pictured sailing through Rhu Narrows

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

Commander Bill Boaks working in his one man staffed office in his Kingston home. Election time is a busy one for Commander Bill Boaks, R.N

Commander Bill Boaks setting out from his home near Kingston in his own special electioneering form of transport - a converted bicycle. Election time is a busy one for Commander Bill Boaks, R.N

Commander J Robertson inspects the guard of honour provided by the Marines detachment when he made his annual inspection of TS Fortitude, the Stockton Sea Cadets. 21st June 1994

HMS Ark Royal is launched at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, 3rd May 1950. Royal Airforce Flyby

The Battle of Taranto during the Second World War. The Royal Navy launched the first all-aircraft ship-to-ship naval attack in history

Members of the Royal Navy display team in their display webbing, during their gymnastic exhibition, 35 feet above the ground. Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 4th August 1978

Jessica Alexander, an 18 year old student from Darlington, became the new Miss HMS Jupiter at a contest in Middlesbroughs Madison nightclub, and met officers and men on a tour of the ship

Five crew member of the HMS Jupiter, looking forward to shore leave in their home port as their ship steams up the Tees The Leander class frigate, which is Middlesbroughs adopted warship

Royal Marine Commando Reservist Corporal Robert Kilgour is one of 21 Reservist preparing to go to Iraq. 23rd April 1981

Frogmens Reunion for World War Two heroes awarded the Victoria Cross, to appear in a BBC television programme. They are Lieutenant Basil Charles Godfrey Place, Lieutenant Commander Ian Fraser

The Naval workshop at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

15 Naval guns having the rifling milled into the barrels at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

A 15 Naval gun seen leaving The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

A 15 Naval gun is loaded on to a waiting train at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

Prince Philip seen here chatting with a sea cadet whilst in Hartlepool to visit HMS Warrior and Locomotion Enterprises Ltd the company charged with the restoration of the ship by the Maritime 19th

Palmers shipyard in Jarrow. ( Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company ). The HMS Marshal Soult ship under construction in June 1915

A Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber aircraft flying in the Sunderland International Airshow. 04/08/1996

Passing out Parade, five boy sailors fainted under the heat at an annual Trafalgar Day celebration in Trafalgar Square, London, Sunday 24th October 1971

A Westland Lynx helicopter, operated by the Royal Navy. Circa : 1992

Blyth shipbreaking firm Hughes Bolckow Ltd. working on the HMS Jutland, a 2, 480-ton destroyer which was launched in 1946 by the late Ellen Wilkinson who was at that time MP for Jarrow

HMS Endurance docking in Chatham Naval Base after returning from the South Atlantic confilct with Argentina. The ship brought back marines from South Georgia. August 1982

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

HMS Victory fires her last salute before going into dry dock at Portsmouth in January 1922

HMS Sheffield a county class cruiser seen here arriving back in the UK after her deployment to the far east December 1952

Interior of Polaris submarine HMS Resolution. 21st May 1970

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Navy Review June 1977 The Cunard Cruise Liner QE2 sailing throught the Silver Jubilee Naval Review fleet off Spithead in the Solent jubilee celebrations

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (F-4K) of 892 Naval Air Sqd waits as a Blackburn Buccaneer of 809 NAS of the Royal Navys Fleet Air Arm is launched with the steam catapault on board the Aircaft Carrier

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

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales on board HMS Bronington 29 October 1976

British battleship HMS Rodney of the Royal Navy firing her secondary armament of six inch guns during exercises at sea in the Second World War December 1940

Queen Elizabeth II seen here with Prince Philip during their visit to Gibraltar on one of her many royal tours of the Commonwealth following her Coronation. Circa 1954

HMS Sovereign of the Seas
" Vintage engraving of HMS Sovereign of the Seas a 90-gun First Rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, but at launch was armed with 102 bronze guns

HMS Warrior
Vintage engraving showing HMS Warrior, ironclad steam power warship 1861

The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator
The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th
The Historic Landing from the " River Clyde" at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th, 1915, 1916. Sedd el Bahr was the site of V Beach, the landing zone for SS River Clyde

Lord Hood, (1724- 1816), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Hood, (1724- 1816), 1830. Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724- 1816) Royal Navy officer. Served in the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War

Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys

The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Creator: Unknown
The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Her huge bows tower to her iron flight deck 800 feet long and 94 across

Desert Squadron - planes of the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, c1943. The aircraft are Martlets...operating in the Western Desert with the Royal Air Force

Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. British pilots on board an aircraft carrier during the Second World War. The Fa is the section of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of naval aircraft

British sailors wearing Dutch clogs, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
British sailors wearing Dutch clogs, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Some 2, 000 of the sailors who were sent over by Mr

The Crimean War: The Bombardment of Odessa by the British Fleet, April 21, 1854, (1901). The port of Odessa on the Black Sea is fired upon by ships of the Royal Navy

The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)
The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885, (1901)

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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.