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In this ongoing blog series, The National Museum of the Royal Navy follows the route of the British Special Service Squadron In this entry, HMS Hood, HMS Repulse and HMAS Adelaide visit Canada Words by NMRN Special Collections Librarian Heather Johnson bit.ly/3yIHRBm 📷RMM 1980_24c100_Quebec

Did you know we have a live webcam on the Mizzen mast of HMS Warrior live throughout the day? Bringing you some incredible views of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour & HM Naval Base Portsmouth, you'll get a glimpse of the Harbour in all sorts of weather! bit.ly/3ookZS0

#OnThisDay: 21 August 1740 – Admiral Vernon orders the dilution of rum. In 1740 Vice Admiral Vernon ordered the dilution of sailors' rum having noticed the detrimental effects half a pint of rum per day gave to his crew. 📷 - RMM 1976_335c91- HMS Royal Sovereign c.1919

#OnThisDay - 21 August 1917 – First air to air ‘kill’ from a ship-launched aircraft On 21 August 1917 Flight Lieutenant B A Smart flew his Sopwith Pup off the gun turret of the cruiser HMS Yarmouth and shot down Zeppelin L23 (LZ66) bit.ly/3DdSmvw 📷 YEORN E18952_0001

It was four years ago today that LCT 7074 was moved to its forever home at the The D-Day Story following an incredible restoration project by the The National Museum of the Royal Navy LCT moved along the coast, Clarence Esplanade and Southsea Common to reach its new home. youtu.be/we5Hh-N_sq4

Our HMS Gallery at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is currently home to the Navy Threads Quilt. Made by our visitors & at Portsmouth Pride, it was inspired by the Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt also on display Terry was a sailor in the Royal Navy & one of the first people in the UK to die of AIDS.

Have you booked onto a FREE event for #HeritageOpenDays yet? From the 6-14 September 2024, we have some incredible opportunities including a chance to view the original sail from HMS Victory & a viewing of the Armada Maps Book to secure your spot bit.ly/3qvwaKa

During August, the stunning oil painting of HMS Victory by James Carmichael was carefully removed from the Victory Gallery in Portsmouth for conservation and glazing by Patina Fine Art Collection Care Ltd The newly conserved painting is now back on display in the Victory Gallery

🗝️ Heritage Open Days 2024 Behind the Scenes: Stories of D-Day 🗓️ 6 Sept 2024 ⏰ 2pm & 3pm 👉 16 + Join our Collections Team for this ‘behind the scenes’ tour with a focus on objects that tell the story of the people involved in the D-Day landings bit.ly/471VPLn

🗝️ Heritage Open Days 2024 Timber Marks Tour 🗓️ 7 Sept 2024 ⏰ 10am -11am 👉 16+ Join Archaeologist Rosey Thornber as she guides you through the hidden areas of HMS Victory uncovering intriguing marks. ⚠️ Tour includes dark & small spaces bit.ly/471VPLn

🗝️ Heritage Open Days The Armada Maps 🗓️ 9 Sept 2024 ⏰ 11am & 1pm 👉 16+ Join our Collections Team for an exclusive glimpse of The Armada Maps. These rare treasures can only be displayed for short periods, making this a truly limited opportunity bit.ly/471VPLn

🗝️ Heritage Open Days Scaffolding Tour 🗓️ 10-11 Sept 2024 ⏰ 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm 👉 16+ Take a tour with our team of shipwrights and explore the conservation work on HMS Victory. ⚠️ Must be 16+. Includes steep staircases & uneven surfaces. bit.ly/471VPLn

🗝️ Heritage Open Days The Trafalgar Sail 🗓️ 10-11 Sept 2024 ⏰ 11.30am, 1.30pm, & 3pm 👉 16+ Join our Collections Team for an exclusive tour of the Trafalgar Sail, a rarely seen historical icon, and experience its significance up close. bit.ly/471VPLn

🗝️ Heritage Open Days Submarine Jolly Rogers 🗓️ 12 Sept 2024 ⏰ 10.45am & 12.45pm. 👉 16+ Join curator Alexandra Geary to explore the history of Jolly Roger flags, crafted and flown by submariners for over a century. bit.ly/471VPLn

🗝️ Heritage Open Days 2024 HMS Victory Conservation Tour 🗓️ 12 Sept 2024 ⏰ 11am & 12.30pm 👉 16+ Join our conservation team to explore their work on Hardy’s cabin aboard HMS Victory. Discover the efforts involved to preserve this historic space. bit.ly/471VPLn

We are delighted to showcase a new collections tile on our portal dedicated to the naval tradition of crossing the line. This ceremony celebrates sailors who cross the equator for the first time. Tap the link for more 'crossing the line' images: bit.ly/3YQAG10

🗝️ Heritage Open Days 2024 Life as a Royal Navy Diver 🗓️ 13 Sept2024 ⏰ 11am & 2pm 👉 16+ Meet a former naval diver to find out about his experiences of life and work in the Royal Navy and hear first-hand about the challenging work he performed. bit.ly/471VPLn

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🗝️ Heritage Open Days Royal Navy Art 🗓️ 13 Sept 2024 ⏰ 11am & 2pm 👉 16+ Go on a journey of discovery with a curator to discover art created by naval personnel whilst serving and visit our dedicated store to learn about the care of our collection bit.ly/471VPLn