On 22nd of October 1707 one of the British Navy’s greatest tragedies – the Isles of Scilly shipwreck of 1707, in which four ships and over 1300 men were lost took place. […]
The Isles of Scilly Naval Disaster #OnThisDay
Refuelling the Royal Navy: Worthington-Simpson Pumps
Worthington Simpson was one of the great engineering companies of that era, providing mainly pumping machinery.
HMS Vanguard #OnThisDay
On 9th of July 1917 HMS Vanguard exploded in Scapa Flow (the result of an internal explosion of faulty cordite), killing 804 men.
“I realised it would be a Herculean task to climb those huge cliffs, my body numbed and drained of energy. “
“I realised it would be a Herculean task to climb those huge cliffs, my body numbed and drained of energy. ” 228580 Leading Seaman William Cashman,
Scapa Flow Museum, Lyness, Hoy
The Scapa Flow Museum is impressive and is a must see for visitors to Orkney and islanders.
John Garrioch & Admiral Alexander Graeme
Admiral Graeme was appointed Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in June 1799. He is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh, Image Stephen Dickson
Operation Grapple #OnThisDay
On 15th of May 1957 Great Britain tested its first hydrogen bomb near Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean
Audiobook Review: Mr Midshipman Hornblower by C.S Forester
The first book begins with Hornblower as a seventeen year old midshipman.
Harry Sultan: Remembering the Men of HMS Pheasant 1917 #LestWeForget
Harry Sultan was born in Hull on the 21st of February 1893 into a hard working family.
More Images From The Freedom of Orkney Ceremony
The Royal Navy Northern Diving Group were awarded the Freedom of Orkney at a ceremony on Friday 9th of July 2021.
