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Falklands 40th anniversary: remembering the conflict at sea
2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, a 74-day conflict between Argentine and British forces that resulted in more than 3,000 casualties. Curator Andrew Choong examines the war from a naval perspective, with personal testimony from both sides.
Research guide
Research guide C13: The Merchant Navy: Tracing merchant seamen
This guide is best used in conjunction with Research Guides C1 and C2 and gives further details of records in the National Maritime Museum relating to merchant seamen
Ten things you should know about Cutty Sark
Top facts about the world famous tea clipper Cutty Sark.
Research guide
Research guide A3: Tracing family history from maritime records
This guide is a brief introduction to maritime records that you can use to discover more about your ancestors, family history or famous people
Cutty Sark closures
Check temporary closures at Cutty Sark in Greenwich that may affect your visit
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The nautical origins of everyday phrases
Ever heard that traffic was chock-a-block, been called a son of a gun, or told someone you like the cut of their jib? Learn the maritime origins of phrases you hear every day
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John Everett and the art of 'dazzle' camouflage
Dazzle was a type of camouflage developed in response to the threat of German U-boat submarines