Prince Philip’s naval ships
Chris Graham on 24th November 2021
Paul Brown describes the 14-year Royal Navy career of the late Prince Philip, who became HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Shipping
Queen Mary is under threat
Chris Graham on 17th November 2021
We report on the worrying news that the Queen Mary is under threat if urgent repair work isn't carried out within the next two years.
The Royal Navy’s Black Swans
Chris Graham on 11th November 2021
Conrad Waters charts the success of the Royal Navy’s Black Swan class specialised convoy-defence vessels during World War II.
1943 HMS Medusa on manoeuvres
Chris Graham on 4th November 2021
Due to Covid-related disruption during the summer, 1943 HMS Medusa exercised with the Royal Navy Coastal Forces squadron.
London’s first party boat!
Chris Graham on 30th October 2021
Richard Clammer recalls the unusual history of an 1879 paddle steamer that became London’s first party boat!
Famous Royal Navy battleship
Chris Graham on 24th October 2021
Patrick Boniface reflects on a famous Royal Navy battleship and nuclear-powered submarine both with the famous name, Dreadnought.
1901 RSS Discovery boost
Chris Graham on 9th October 2021
Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1901 RSS Discovery, the ship that took him on his Antarctic expedition gets a welcomed financial boost.
The Medway Queen
Chris Graham on 9th September 2021
David Stearne has the latest news on the movements of the famous and much-loved paddle steamer, the Medway Queen.
SS Sir Walter Scott steam ship appeal
Chris Graham on 27th August 2021
We report on the urgent appeal that's been launched to keep the 121-year-old steam ship, SS Sir Walter Scott, operating on Loch Katrine.
Classic UK postcard collection
Chris Graham on 25th August 2021
Keith Cruttenden presents another fascinating selection of classic UK postcards featuring a nostalgic range of vehicles.
River Medway shipping remembered
Chris Graham on 18th August 2021
Geoff Lunn, who has lived near the River Medway for most of his life, recalls times when the waterway was full of interesting shipping.
P&O’s Far East Service ships
Chris Graham on 8th August 2021
Stephen Payne takes a nostalgic look back at the various ships that P&O operated on its once very popular Far East Service.
Historic tall ship on scientific voyage
Chris Graham on 30th July 2021
The historic tall ship, Pelican of London, is now on a 13-week scientific voyage around the UK, undertaking various important studies.
HMS Belfast reopens
Chris Graham on 25th July 2021
We’re delighted to report the planned reopening of HMS Belfast to the public, and the exciting improvements that have been made. HMS Belfast: It’s great news that this historic light cruiser is now open to the public once again, and…
