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Meet the curators: maps, globes and contemporary maritime
Learn more about our curators' areas of expertise, and contact the Press Office to speak with a member of the team
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The Stuart navy
There was no full-time navy when James I (VI of Scotland) and Charles I were on the throne. This left the British coastline vulnerable to attack.
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John Ross first North-West Passage expedition 1818
In 1818 John Ross was sent to search for the North-West Passage. He turned back, mistakenly believing there was no passage through Lancaster Sound.
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Inside the exhibition: Death in the ice
Get a glimpse inside Death in the ice, the new exhibition telling the tragic tale of Franklin's final expedition to the arctic which ended in the loss of 129 men.
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VE Day 2020: searching Second World War Merchant Navy records
Merchant Seamen death records are key resources for anyone hoping to understand the history of the Merchant Navy during the Second World War.
Our collections: Documenting the cruising industry: the Waterline Collection
Our collection consists of 16,500 photographs that tell the story of the leisure-cruising industry
Our school sessions
A list of all bookable onsite and digital school sessions at Royal Museums Greenwich
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Queer histories in the Navy
As part of LGBT History Month author and LGBT/gender historian, Jo Stanley, discusses queer history in the navy.