Royal Navy Museums

Linking Navy and Nation with inspiring stories and experiences.

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As Royal Navy Museums, we’re bringing our stories together in one place, connecting Navy to Nation.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @RoyalNavyMuseums or visit our website to stay connected.

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During the Second Ostend Raid on 9 May 1918 Lt Victor Crutchley led the evacuation of HMS Vindictive under intense fire before helping wounded sailors to safety

He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions

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HMS Vindictive keys
Lt Victor Crutchley VC

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@ScottVardy1 Hi Scott, thanks for your comment. The inside of HMS Victory is still open for visitors to explore while the work is taking place. We hope to welcome you soon. ^KU

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📆 On this day in 1765, crowds gathered to watch HMS Victory enter the water for the first time.

She would go on to become one of the most famous ships in naval history.

Now, 260 years later, a new chapter in her story is unfolding.

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8 May 1945 marked the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, one of the defining campaigns of the Second World War

Codebreaking, escorts & long-range aircraft slowly turned the tide, but at devastating human cost

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📷 Portsmouth 8 May 1945
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As we become Royal Navy Museums, we’re telling naval history through people, places & objects that have shaped the nation.

This is a story of survival, from Our Untold Stories

In March 1878, HMS Eurydice sank in a sudden storm. Only two men survived.

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Many of you have been following the progress on HMS Victory this week. Tune into @BBCTheOneShow tonight to find out the latest on the story!

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Today, something changes. We are now Royal Navy Museums.

We’re telling naval history through the people, places & objects that carry it. Linking Navy and Nation with inspiring stories and experiences.

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At HMS Victory, specialist teams have now successfully removed both the mizzen mast and bowsprit, completing a major phase of The Big Repair.

A slow, precise operation, carried out by a wide range of specialists working together.

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As the Army v Navy Rugby Match returns to Twickenham, this video connects service to the pitch

Warrant Officer Class 2 Lloyd Parry-John & James Daly, Principal Curator at @NatMuseumRN explore that question through objects in the Royal Marines collection

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⚓ Night one. The Foremast lift.

On HMS Victory at @PHDockyard, a landmark moment is underway.

Specialist teams have begun removing Victory’s remaining masts and bowsprit as part of The Big Repair.

Book your visit to see the work in progress.

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⚓ Paid off. But not finished.

On 27 April 1819, HMS Trincomalee’s crew were discharged & the ship stripped bare after her journey from Bombay.

She lay untouched for nearly 30 years. Today, she stands in Hartlepool.

Step on board and follow her story.

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The HMS Victory ship is set to have her sails removed for the first time since the 19th century - as part of a large-scale conservation project! @NatMuseumRN

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⚒️ A major conservation moment is approaching.

More than fifty specialists will work through the night to remove Victory’s remaining masts and bowsprit for restoration.

👉 Follow our social channels for updates as we share the latest updates.

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On 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli as part of an Allied campaign.

Around 8,700 Australians and 2,700 New Zealanders lost their lives.

On Anzac Day, we remember all who served and sacrificed.

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HMS M.33
Anzac Arch

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@brialerus (2/2) We acknowledge your frustration and will be sure to pass your feedback on, though hope you can understand that income through our admissions and shop purchases help to secure our future and allow many generations to learn from and enjoy our Naval heritage. ^KU

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⚓ HMS Victory was never meant to last forever.

She’s built from wood, canvas & hemp and in a northern European climate, that means one thing. Decay.

Constant maintenance was essential. Conservation today is about protecting what matters most.

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@brialerus (1/2) Hello, thanks for your comment. We are committed to and continually working towards reducing barriers to access our Naval History, and continue to offer a range of discounts and offers, found on our website here: https://t.co/8o7Kl9pZjz. ^KU

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@Gorty674623 (2/2) We offer a range of free programming events across school holidays and monthly tours of our collections stores at no extra cost. As a charity and museum, it is important to us to provide a place of learning though as you can understand, this also means income is essential

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@Gorty674623 (1/2) Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are committed to providing excellent value for money and our Portsmouth Historic Dockyard tickets provide unlimited entry to all attractions for 1 year.

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@newstem61 Hi Mark, the environments and decay processes for HMS Victory and Mary Rose are different in nature and therefore our dedicated teams approach conservation and long-term curation via different methods. We hope to welcome you soon to able to see the two ships up close. ^KU