The Shannon Naval Brigade memorial During the 19th century it was not uncommon for ships crews to be detailed to … More
Category: Post medieval history
Southsea Castle (3)
A 68 pounder from 1853. This was one of the largest and last of the smooth-bore cannons. it is thought … More
HSL 102
High-speed launch number 102 was built at the Hythe in Kent in 1936 for the Royal Air Force. She is … More
Monitor 33
Monitor 33 is a First World War gunship, built to bombard coastal positions from the sea. She is one of … More
HMS Warrior (4)
HMS Warrior (3)
The upper deck armaments of HMS Warrior consisted of a number of side orientated cannons, together with manoeuvrable stern and … More
