The Germans' shelling proved accurate throughout - something that surprised British naval officers. At 6.23AM, splinters from ...
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HMS Dasher had not been built for the Royal Navy, and her sailors felt it every day. They walked under bulkheads that groaned ...
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A historic Union Jack which was flown during the Battle of Trafalgar could be lost overseas - with a campaign being launched ...
In terms of legal repercussions and legacy, Capt Adair and Lt Dathan faced trial aboard Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory. The disaster was attributed to fog and navigational errors, leading to both ...
The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton had a hilarious interaction with a fan of the royal family in Christmas Day that ended ...
A naval city in Hampshire is beginning celebrations to mark its centenary. Portsmouth was first granted city status in 1926 ...
The raid was not militarily significant—but it was proof that planes could take off from ships and attack land targets, ...
On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S. Navy's first monoplane dive bomber ...