A selection of images digitised from the glass plate collection in the Tudor Collins project.
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Ian Grant Collection – Artefact Unpacked
Ordinary Seaman Ian William Grant served in the Royal Navy Ship HMS Achilles during the Battle of the River Plate. By 13 December 1939, the German Cruiser Admiral Graf Spee had been cornered by Achilles, along with Royal Navy vessels HMS Exeter and HMS Ajax. Graf Spee fired on Achilles, and shrapnel from the blast…
Metal Ashtray – Artefact Unpacked
During AB Philips time serving in the RN in the Baltic he created this ashtray.
A Story of Midget Submarines – The illustrations of Guy Todd
Guy Todd served as an officer aboard midget submarines in WW2.
Clothing in the Collection
Collections Assistant Lori has been working on the clothing collection.
New Collection Items – Autumn 2024
Uncovering the latest acquisitions to the collection.
First Aid at Sea in the Second World War
Medical personnel played a vital role at sea during the Second World War.
Vietnam War Propaganda Leaflets – Artefact Unpacked
We uncover some Vietnam war propaganda leaflets.
Grave Marker – Artefact Unpacked
Uncover a 178-year-old Grave Marker donated to the Navy Museum.
The Wartime Artwork of Owen (Miles) Spence
A selection of drawings from Owen (Miles) Spence from the Navy Museum collection.
New Collection Items – Winter 2023
View a selection of new items added to the Collection during Winter 2023.