Before Nelson, no decisive blow was made against the French. But with Nelson came a series of crushing defeats, most notably at Aboukir Bay in 1798 and Trafalgar in 1805. All hopes of invasion went up ...

The Duchess of Sussex made one particular sartorial move in Canada which appeared to pay tribute to the late Princess of ...

A history book charting the impact of the French Revolutionary Wars upon the Royal Navy during the late 18th century has been awarded a prestigious ...

Our emblematic tree is in short supply and in danger of running out – is the idea of homegrown hardwood sunk forever?

Nestled between two headlands, this traditional fishing village is the ideal setting for a quiet coastal retreat ...

FS Charles de Gaulle, the French Navy’s aircraft carrier and flagship ... comte de Lapérouse, a 18th-century French naval officer and explorer. “Our ability to conduct consistent bilateral ...

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Unite says locking Royal Navy tug crews out of contract discussions raises concerns over safety. HMS Sutherland has returned to sea after a four-year long refit at Devonport Dockyard. A bomb ...

A spokesperson for SBC said: "The Navy Inn has traded for many years in this location just off the main promenade, trading as a fully licensed free-of-tie bar restaurant with catering facilities. The ...

The Royal Navy has been monitoring a Russian spy ship after it was spotted around UK waters earlier this week, the defence secretary has told MPs. John Healey said the vessel, Yantar, was used for ...

“I changed the Royal Navy’s rules of engagement so that our warships can get closer and better track the Yantar. So far, the ship has complied with international rules of navigation.

A Royal Navy submarine surfaced just yards from a Russian spy ship in a dramatic show of force to protect British waters. The nuclear-powered HMS Astute emerged from the depths after the Kremlin ...