HMS Queen Elizabeth departs HMNB Portsmouth
We are pleased to be able to bring you a late addition to #WebcamWednesday. At short notice HMS Queen Elizabeth is departing HMNB Portsmouth to continue her next phase of operational sea training.
Remember you can watch our live webcam stream 24/7 at https://bit.ly/2VQo1wk
#NavigateTheNavy #NMRN
29/04/2020 #WebcamWednesday
#WebcamWednesday is back live throughout the day bringing you some incredible views of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour and HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Don’t forget to tell us where you are watching from!
Look out for all this and more:-
8am – the Morning Colours are raised on-board HMS Prince of Wales
9.35am - HMS Explorer and HMS Puncher depart the Naval Base
3.05pm - HMS Explorer and HMS Puncher return to the Naval Base
Remember you can watch 24/7 at https://bit.ly/2VQo1wk
#NavigateTheNavy #NMRN
HMS Warrior Gun Deck Walk Through | #MuseumFromHome
Today celebrates #MuseumFromHome - a whole day dedicated to UK museums across social media, TV and radio. And so we wanted to take you through on a tour of the incredible HMS Warrior's Gun Deck from where she is located at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. We hope you enjoy!
#NMRN #NavigateTheNavy
Live From Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
This week we are bringing you a #WebcamWednesday with a difference. We will be live throughout the day bringing you some incredible views of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour and HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Don’t forget to tell us where you are watching from!
Look out for all this and more:-
8am – the Morning Colours are raised on-board HMS Prince of Wales
8.40am – HMS Chiddingfold enters Portsmouth Harbour
12.40pm – HMS Dauntless enters Portsmouth Harbour
Remember you can watch 24/7 at https://bit.ly/2VQo1wk
#NavigateTheNavy #NMRN
HMS Prince of Wales Dress Overall
Join us live as the Royal Navy 'Dress Ship Overall' for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday, on-board HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Lancaster. The occasion, which happens as part of Morning Colours at 8am, is one of seven the RN marks throughout the year, with the others being:-
Her Majesty’s Official Birthday (a Saturday in June)
HRH Duke of Edinburgh's Birthday (10th June)
HRH Prince of Wales' Birthday (14th November)
Accession Day (6th February)
Coronation Day (2nd June)
Commonwealth Day (second Monday in March)
www.nmrn.org.uk/warrior-webcam
Dress Ship Overall - HMS Prince of Wales
Join us live as the Royal Navy 'Dress Ship Overall' for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday, on-board HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Lancaster. The occasion, which happens as part of Morning Colours at 8am, is one of seven the RN marks throughout the year, with the others being:-
Her Majesty’s Official Birthday (a Saturday in June)
HRH Duke of Edinburgh's Birthday (10th June)
HRH Prince of Wales' Birthday (14th November)
Accession Day (6th February)
Coronation Day (2nd June)
Commonwealth Day (second Monday in March)
www.nmrn.org.uk/warrior-webcam
HMS Prince of Wales Sunset Colours
Welcome to #WebcamWednesday! Every week we will be live from the main mast of HMS Warrior to bring you the hoisting and lowering of the Colours, from HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier. This ceremony, which involves the raising and lowering of the White Ensign and Union Jack, was formalised in the Royal Navy in the late eighteenth century. The morning Colours ceremony takes place at 8am with Sunset colours, as the name implies, taking place at sunset, or at 2100 when sunset falls after that time, when it is referred to as Evening Colours. Ships at sea fly the White Ensign, with the Union Flag only flown when the ship reaches land (alongside in harbour, or when anchoring).
At Colours or Sunset, all naval personnel on the upper deck, or out and about in the establishment and dockyard will face the nearest ensign and salute (if in uniform) or stand to attention if not.
#NMRN #NavigateTheNavy
Conservation at the National Museum of the Royal Navy - Caulking Part 1
Our Shiprights have been hard at work undertaking essential maintenance of HMS Victory to ensure she continues to be cared for while our doors are temporarily closed.
Caulking is the technique of making the seams between the deck planks of a ship watertight. This is a big job and important to do while the weather is dry. We managed to catch up with our shipright Jim to tell you a little bit more about the process.
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#musueumfromhome
Music: BenSound
HMS Prince of Wales Sunset Colours
Welcome to #WebcamWednesday! Every week we will be live from the main mast of HMS Warrior to bring you the hoisting and lowering of the Colours, from HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier. This ceremony, which involves the raising and lowering of the White Ensign and Union Jack, was formalised in the Royal Navy in the late eighteenth century. The morning Colours ceremony takes place at 8am with Sunset colours, as the name implies, taking place at sunset, or at 2100 when sunset falls after that time, when it is referred to as Evening Colours. Ships at sea fly the White Ensign, with the Union Flag only flown when the ship reaches land (alongside in harbour, or when anchoring).
At Colours or Sunset, all naval personnel on the upper deck, or out and about in the establishment and dockyard will face the nearest ensign and salute (if in uniform) or stand to attention if not.
#NMRN #NavigateTheNavy
HMS Prince of Wales Colours
Welcome to #WebcamWednesday! Every week we will be live from the main mast of HMS Warrior to bring you the hoisting and lowering of the Colours from HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier. This ceremony, which involves the raising and lowering of the White Ensign and Union Jack, was formalised in the Royal Navy in the late eighteenth century. The morning Colours ceremony takes place at 8am with Sunset colours, as the name implies, taking place at sunset, or at 2100 when sunset falls after that time, when it is referred to as Evening Colours. Ships at sea fly the White Ensign, with the Union Flag only flown when the ship reaches land (alongside in harbour, or when anchoring).
At Colours or Sunset, all naval personnel on the upper deck, or out and about in the establishment and dockyard will face the nearest ensign and salute (if in uniform) or stand to attention if not.
#NMRN #NavigateTheNavy
HMS Prince of Wales returns to Portsmouth
We are delighted to be able to bring you live coverage of HMS Prince of Wales returning to HMNB Portsmouth, all from the comfort and safety of your own home. Please stay at home and enjoy her arrival with us. Current government advice is very clear that only essential travel is required, so please DO NOT head to the seafront to watch her arrival.
Since her departure on the 19th February she paid a visit to Liverpool where she opened to visitors in a hugely successful week long stay. Since her departure from Merseyside on 6th March she has been on further sea trials.
HMS Defender returns from 7 month deployment
HMS Defender is returning to Portsmouth following a seven month deployment in the Gulf. She has been protecting British shipping and disrupting international crime.
FNS Chevalier Paul visits HMNB Portsmouth
Today we are welcoming the French Navy Ship Chevalier Paul to HMNB Portsmouth. She is a Horizon class frigate which, at a glance, looks similar to a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer.
See her on a Harbour Tour alongside HMS Queen Elizabeth from this afternoon! Book your tickets online and save 20% at www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets
HMS Prince of Wales First Departure Timelapse
On Wednesday HMS Prince of Wales set sail from HM Naval Base Portsmouth for the first time. Here is a timelapse of her departure as she heads off for crew training and a stop off in Liverpool.
HMS Prince of Wales leaves HMNB Portsmouth for the first time continued
HMS Prince of Wales leaves HMNB Portsmouth for the first time
HMS Prince of Wales is departing HMNB Portsmouth for the first time, weather permitting. She is continuing training of her crew and will also be paying a visit to her affiliated city of Liverpool. She will be arriving on Merseyside from the 28th February.
HMS Queen Elizabeth is still alongside in Portsmouth and you can see her from a Harbour Tour! Get tickets online and save 20% at www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets
HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth Naval Base
EDIT - we will be live until 3.45am, but HMS Queen Elizabeth has said on Twitter she should be sailing past at around 3.30am.
HMS Queen Elizabeth is making her first return to HMNB Portsmouth under the cover of darkness! She is expected into the harbour at around 3.10am, so for our international viewers, or those having a late night / early morning we hope you will catch her. Remember you can watch 24/7 at www.historicdockyard.co.uk/webcam.
She will join HMS Prince of Wales at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and you will be able to see both from a Harbour Tour! Get your tickets online and save 20% at https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers
21 Gun Salute for the 68th Anniversary of the Queen's Accession to the throne
Today marks the 68th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. To celebrate, the Royal Navy, as is tradition on such occasions, will fire a 21-gun salute across Portsmouth Harbour at midday. Unfortunately there is no sound on this video.
HMS Queen Elizabeth departs for F-35 trials in UK waters
HMS Queen Elizabeth is departing HM Naval Base Portsmouth and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard! Sailing past her sister, HMS Prince of Wales, she will be conducting her first trials of the F-35 jets in UK waters.
The aircraft from 207 Squadron will be conducting the first F-35 pilot Carrier Qualifications and Landing Signal Officer Qualifications for instructors.
www.historicdockyard.co.uk/webcam
The New Royal Marines Museum £5Million Mission
2020 has arrived and the new Royal Marines Museum £5Million Mission continues. We still need your help to deliver a new museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to celebrate and commemorate the daring, duty and sacrifice of the Royal Marines. Watch our video to find out why this is so important. To follow developments and donate to our mission please visit www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk
Not sure what to listen to today?
Make yourself a cuppa and listen to senior curator of aircraft, Dave Morris, who gave a great interview to BBC Somerset about the wreckage of the 1943 Fairey Barracuda Torpedo Bomber - a project the organisation is currently working on.
He found some charge in the battery of the plane despite it being underwater for over 70 years! 🤯🤯🤯
Listen here to find out more about this fascinating project which you can see for yourself Fleet Air Arm Museum
HMS Kent Homecoming
Type 23 frigate HMS Kent is returning to Portsmouth after 4 months in the Gulf and Asia Pacific. She has been providing regional maritime security, including counter-terrorism and anti-smuggling activities and has escorted over 1.5 million tonnes of cargo.
She returns home just in time for Christmas with some of the families on-board and some waiting for an emotional reunion at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.
Image - Royal Navy website
Make a Big Difference this Christmas
Help us win a fundraising award...
We are absolutely delighted that within one day we reached our target for the Big Give Christmas Challenge! Thank you so much to everyone who donated. Although this does mean that donations going forward won’t be matched, all donations still make a big difference to our project to restore LCT 7074 and you can continue to donate until midday on Tuesday 10th December.
On top of that, the Big Give are giving out awards to charities who exceed their targets, so the more we raise over £10,000 the higher our chance is of receiving a cash prize from the Big Give, which will also go to the LCT 7074 project. So please keep donating and help us increase our chances of winning! Thank you!
Donate here - http://bit.ly/LCT7074-Big-Give
HMS Queen Elizabeth returns from Westlant 19 deployment
HMS Queen Elizabeth is returning to Portsmouth after over 3 months away. She has been across the Atlantic with HMS Dragon, HMS Northumberland and RFA Tideforce on the Westlant19 deployment.
She will sail past HMS Prince of Wales and onto Princess Royal Jetty, the first time both carriers have been alongside together for the first time at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.
Get the best views from a Harbour Tour from Thursday! Book online and save 20% here: https://bit.ly/34kfuF9
Pictured is HMS Prince of Wales with HMS M33. Credit - Johnny Black.
Big Give Christmas Challenge - Festive Fundraising for LCT 7074
The Big Give Christmas Challenge has officially launched! Donations are now open. Every donation made in the next week will be doubled by our champion funders BAE Systems and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is all in aid of the National Museum’s project to restore the last surviving D-Day Landing Craft, LCT 7074. Out of 800 LCTs involved in D-Day, she is the sole survivor. Your donation will help save this incredible piece of history for the nation. Can you help us? It’s so simple to donate, just click on the link below.
LCT 7074 will be displayed to the public at the D-Day Story in Southsea in 2020, so you can see what your money has helped us to achieve. She will be a lasting legacy to her crew and all who served and sacrificed, not only at D-Day, but throughout the Second World War.
Donate here - http://bit.ly/LCT7074-Big-Give
The World's Greatest Warships - Episode 3 Trailer
Have you been watching Channel 5's new series, The World's Greatest Warships? The programme returns at 9pm on Saturday 12 October after fantastic reviews. Tune in to learn about Ark Royal and other 'carrier giants'. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2ASGwGp Produced by: IWC Media
HMS Duncan returns from Gulf deployment - 28th Sept 2019
HMS Duncan is returning to HM Naval Base Portsmouth as her crew set foot on dry land for the first time in six months.
The destroyer has been on a maritime security deployment, forming part of a taskforce in the Gulf. After being relieved by HMS Defender, the 190-strong crew went over to Gibraltar, protecting the busy waters of the Mediterranean.
She will be alongside South Railway Jetty until Monday morning and you can see her from a Harbour Tour this afternoon and tomorrow morning..
Welcome home!
Yesterday the launch of new exhibition at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset saw veterans from the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) gather alongside invited guests to celebrate the work of women in the Royal Navy over more than 250 years – and included a surprise reunion of two veterans after almost 80 years.
Read more about Pioneers to Professionals here: https://bit.ly/2lFxHM4
The Royal Mail have just launched a new series of incredible stamps to mark 500 years of the Royal Navy. What one will you be buying? Our favourites include HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and HMS Queen Elizabeth.
The Great Victorian Warrior - Episode 3: Detail and Accuracy
Our third and final video in our great Victorian Warrior series gives an insight into the detail and accuracy that the curatorial team strive for when it comes to everything, even crumpets.
Our ambition is simple: to be the world's most respected Naval museum, underpinned by a spirit of enterprise and adventure.
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