The Battle of Jutland took place in the North Sea, North West of Denmark. It was the first time that the new Dreadnought Battleships, developed in the early 1900s had come to blows and only the third time that the big Steel Battleships had engaged each ot
Tag: Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
In 1940, on this day, 8th April —the Captain of HMS Glowworm, Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
What are the Royal Navy Ranks and Royal Naval Trades?
Are you having trouble understanding Royal Navy ranks and trades? If you are please read this short tutorial that could help with your research.
Royal Marines War Records – History of the Royal Marines
Most people think of the Commandoes when they think of the Royal Marines, but they’re really so much more. Here’s a bit on how and why this elite corps was created, 351 years ago this week.
Tommies, Pommies, Redcoats and Limeys
Humorous and Historical nicknames for British Forces over the years.
November 13th 1941 – HMS Ark Royal hit by Torpedo And Sunk
HMS Ark Royal (pennant number 91 (1937-1941)) was the first purpose built large aircraft carrier to be completed for the Royal Navy, and one of the most famous warships of WWII, part of her fame came from repeated German claims to have sunk her. Ark Roya