Warships Gallery

View of Hong Kong harbour, with ships and buildings

General panoramic view of Hong Kong harbour, with various ships, including HMS Medway, submarine depot ship, in the centre. To the left are two County class cruisers (with three funnels). To the right is HMS Eagle, an aircraft carrier. On the other side of the water to the right is the Peninsular Hotel. In the foreground are buildings on Gloucester Road: on the left is the China Fleet Club under construction (opened 1934), and further to the right is the Seamen's Mission (opened 1933). Date: 1933

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Spithead Review 1924 EPW011365

REVIEW OF THE FLEET, Spithead, Portsmouth. The Spithead Review in July 1924, at which George V presented colours to the Royal Navy. The Royal Yacht (HMY Victoria and Albert) is leading the review party, with the King and Prince of Wales aboard. Some of the 196 warships present had fought at the Battle of Jutland. Aerial photograph taken from a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

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The fleet protects the nation - Prudential Life Insurance pr

The fleet protects the nation - Prudential Life Insurance protects the home. Illustration shows a fleet of steam-powered warships sailing past the Rock of Gibraltar labeled The Prudential has the Strength of Gibraltar. Date 1909 February 17. The fleet protects the nation - Prudential Life Insurance protects the home. Illustration shows a fleet of steam-powered warships sailing past the Rock of Gibraltar labeled The Prudential has the Strength of Gibraltar. Date 1909 February 17. Date

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