Sink that Dhow

A burly leading seaman was lowered into the dhow and had a large, sharp, damage control axe swung down to him.

Rememberance Day

It will be a sad day as we remember the dark days of war and the comrades who did not return.

Laid to rest at Scapa Flow

Laid to rest in the wreck of the WWII Battleship, HMS Royal Oak.

Ships Band 1949

HMS Devonshire’s, Royal Marine Band of the 1949 Cruise. As recalled by a bandsman.

List of Officers 1949 Cruise

List of Officers who served in HMS Devonshire iduring the 1949 cruise.