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Tag: Norfolk
If this doesn’t make your Dog Salty
I remember standing on the foc’sle on a Morning watch weighing anchor with the smell of the North Wind whipping in from ahead and
Shipmates and Oppos
The Naval Secretary, Rear Admiral Simon Williams CVO, officially launched the Royal Navy’s ‘Shipmates and Oppos Programme’ at the Navy’s HQ in Portsmouth. The
The true story of the George Cross
The award of the George Cross to Malta has never been officially published in the London Gazette – the only exception since the gallantry
Breakfast Club – Cafe Britannia – 2 April 2016
Norwich Branch held their 3rd Breakfast Club at Cafe Britannia, Norwich Prison on 2 April 2016. 21 Members attended, enjoying a very nice breakfast.
Old versus New
With the event on TV about the Royal Naval Initial Training programme there has been an awful lot of comments from older ex services
Missing the Royal Navy life?
Here’s how to recapture the atmosphere of the old days and simulate living onboard ship once more. Build a shelf in the top of
‘Boy’ Cornwell VC
I am sure this is a name you are all familiar with. In October 1915 John “Jack” Travers Cornwell joined the Royal Navy at
The Last Norfolk
There have been five major warships bearing the name Norfolk, the first was a 3rd rate ship of the line of 1693. At the
The Old Kings Navy Men
The Traditional Matelot was not defined by his looks – He was defined by his attitude. His Name ‘Jack Tar’ He was a happy