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HMS Challenger set sail from Portsmouth in 1872 for a groundbreaking scientific voyage to study the ocean. This album, compiled during the voyage, captures images of the crew, places visited and various topographical views and seascapes. Find out more in our exhibition World Beneath the Waves. Note this album is still being researched and updated.

HMS Challenger Photo Album

A small selection of objects from the National Museum of the Royal Navy which commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, including resources for schools.

D-Day Map Operation Neptune

: A selection of photographs, certificates and artefacts that illustrate the naval tradition of crossing the line – a ceremony that marks a sailor’s right of passage in crossing the equator for the first time.

Crossing The Line

Discover the Jolly Rogers that feature in a new display at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Submarine Service Jolly Rogers

Explore the museum's collection of items relating to the career of HMS Royal Oak, from its construction in 1914 to the ships sinking in October 1939.

Compare new research found by the University of Portsmouth and Nautical Archaeology Society on Holland 5 with our collections on Holland I. Even better come and discover Holland I on display at the Submarine Museum to find out more about the Royal Navy’s first experimental class submarines.

Holland – The First Royal Navy Submarines

Inspired by the Terry Higgins Memorial quilt and the ‘Navy Threads’ trail through the HMS Galleries at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, explore further highlights from our collection of embroideries other textiles created by sailors and their families.

The Royal Navy’s ‘World Cruise’ was designed as a tour to affirm post-First World War political alliances and naval sea power. On its 100th anniversary we are uncovering items relating to it in our collection and exploring its significance and legacy on our blog.

Special Service Squadron Cruise 1923-1924

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