Royal Navy & battles
- What was the Battle of the Glorious First of June?
- An alternative take from the First Bulletin of the Grand Naval Army, Head Quarters, Cadiz, Oct. 25....
- When were women officers first allowed to go to sea?
- Did a naval officer really invent the Gimlet cocktail, a mix of gin and lime juice?
- How many ships named Ark Royal have there been in the Royal Navy?
- The United States Navy’s Nimitz-Class nuclear powered aircraft carriers are the biggest warships...
- Why is the Royal Navy sometimes called The Andrew?
- Why are Royal Navy sailing ships sometimes described as 'First Rate', 'Third Rate' etc.?
- What was the colour of the ensign flown by Captain Cook?
- How many guns were carried on the Endeavour?
- What was the half pay system?
- A brief historical overview to the Battle of Trafalgar...