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Working objects
We have an enviable collection of working objects and objects in use.
Research guide
Research guide M6: Animals at sea: Sources of information in the National Maritime Museum
This guide outlines the museum's collection of printed books, manuscripts and artefacts relating to animals and the sea
Story topic
True north and magnetic north: what's the difference?
In September 2019, for the first time in over 360 years, compasses at Greenwich pointed true north. But what does this mean - and haven't compasses always pointed 'north'? 
A Timeless Wedding Shoot at Cutty Sark
Read more about our wonderful styled wedding shoot at Cutty Sark
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What made the search for longitude so important?
Why did most of the great European powers offer huge rewards for a way to determine longitude at sea?
Blog post
The 'Operation Chariot' plan
This month we look into Archive and Library item ADL/Q/72, papers relating to the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant R.T.C. Worsley DSC, RNVR, for bravery while serving as a Gunnery Officer aboard MGB314, in March 1942 participating in Operation Chariot
Accessing our collections for research
We offer a world-class resource for studying maritime history, astronomy and time