Shipmates will be interested to know, in the article below, which was received from the NNF (Naval Families Federation), that spouses and civil partners
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The “S 206”
The British Military writes OFR’s (Officer Fitness Reports). The form used for royal navy and marines fitness reports is the s206. The following are
Royal Navy Rank Structure
Admiral of the Fleet Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Leaps tall buildings in a single bound. Walks on water.
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




