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

