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Forum: Royal Navy 15th October 2021, 15:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,037
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Flag Etiquette

I visited Chatham Historic Dockyard, which I would highly reconm.
But I noticed that HMS/M Ocelot flew a red ensign, whilst HMS Cavalier in the adjacent dock, flew a white ensign.
Why the...
Forum: Royal Navy 1st August 2021, 12:06
Replies: 0
Views: 966
Posted By Nick74
LPD Replacement?

Having just read an article regarding the eventual replacement for Albio and Bulwark, and the very slow construction of new vessels (viz. A Class submarines, and Town Class frigates).
Would the RN...
Forum: Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1st August 2021, 12:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,393
Posted By Nick74
Following on from your point about RFA/HMS Lyme...

Following on from your point about RFA/HMS Lyme Bay, I see the Americans are suffering a similar state of flux. In the lat3st issue of Warship World Pictorial, there is a photo of USS Hershel “Woody”...
Forum: Royal Navy 23rd May 2021, 16:02
Replies: 19
Views: 4,039
Posted By Nick74
Obviously the names were selected by committee. ...

Obviously the names were selected by committee.
Hopefully, the next class of ships in the water will return to the perfectly satisfactory use of naming ships under a form that makes sense.
The...
Forum: Royal Navy 3rd May 2021, 22:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,851
Posted By Nick74
Royal Yacht

So it appears that a new vessel is to be built as the “Royal Yacht”.
If reports are correct , it will (rightfully in my personal opinion) named after Prince Philip.
Will it happen? Apparently.
I...
Forum: Royal Navy 10th April 2021, 09:23
Replies: 19
Views: 4,039
Posted By Nick74
Pub named after Admiral John Benbow, who fought...

Pub named after Admiral John Benbow, who fought in several battles between 1690 and 1710.
I think the Admiral Benbow was a pub in Treasure Island(?) as well as in Plymouth.
Forum: Royal Navy 10th April 2021, 09:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,792
Posted By Nick74
Cod Wars 2021?

With departure from the EU, is there a possibility of another ‘Cod War’?
I am aware there was a bit of fisticuffs recently, with the French fishermen.
Is there a likelihood or are the limits...
Forum: Royal Navy 10th April 2021, 09:11
Replies: 19
Views: 4,039
Posted By Nick74
Now that would be an interesting Class!

Now that would be an interesting Class!
Forum: Royal Navy 9th April 2021, 19:35
Replies: 19
Views: 4,039
Posted By Nick74
They also, seem to be working through the...

They also, seem to be working through the alphabet, A Class submarines, B Class Type 22s, also Batch 3 C Class).
The thought of ending up, through public subscription with a Naval “Boaty Mc.....”...
Forum: Royal Navy 4th April 2021, 16:11
Replies: 19
Views: 4,039
Posted By Nick74
I would agree on the “Amazon” names being...

I would agree on the “Amazon” names being revived, if it puts a few noses out of joint, so be it.
It is amazing how being made a Lord suddenly has a new perspective on things. Shame on them!
At...
Forum: Royal Fleet Auxiliary 24th March 2021, 17:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,393
Posted By Nick74
I was interested to see the Admiral, who accepted...

I was interested to see the Admiral, who accepted a’slight’ Dip in the number of surface combatants, during the increase in the size of the overall fleet, as 2 frigates were disposed of before the...
Forum: Royal Navy 6th December 2020, 13:43
Replies: 1
Views: 1,402
Posted By Nick74
Medals

My Dad served in the RN from 38-59, I am trying to piece together, what medals he had. I have passed on all my Dads stuff to my nephew, to keep it in the family.
My Dad served on Town and Colony...
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 17th September 2020, 08:45
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
Good to see you back! In the meantime, I have...

Good to see you back! In the meantime, I have relocated to the UK, will rejoin the fray, once I have settled.
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 28th June 2020, 06:40
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
HMNZS Aotearoa, arrived in Devonport, Auckland on...

HMNZS Aotearoa, arrived in Devonport, Auckland on Friday 26?6
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 28th June 2020, 06:11
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
ITS San Marco

ITS San Marco
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 26th June 2020, 01:25
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
HMS Vigilant

HMS Vigilant
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 26th June 2020, 00:56
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Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
RS Admiral Gorshkov

RS Admiral Gorshkov
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 26th June 2020, 00:19
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
HMS Cornwall (Nice pic)

HMS Cornwall (Nice pic)
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 25th June 2020, 06:19
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
ITS Cassiopea

ITS Cassiopea
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 25th June 2020, 05:54
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
FS Flamant

FS Flamant
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 25th June 2020, 05:31
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
HS Nikiphoros

HS Nikiphoros
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 24th June 2020, 01:57
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
PLAN Destroyer Fuzhou

PLAN Destroyer Fuzhou
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 24th June 2020, 01:29
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
HMAS Perth

HMAS Perth
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 24th June 2020, 01:09
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
HNLMS Rotterdam

HNLMS Rotterdam
Forum: Easy/Hard Jig/puzzle 24th June 2020, 00:43
Replies: 15,914
Views: 3,995,183
Posted By Nick74
HNLMS Groningen

HNLMS Groningen
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