March meeting discussed the sad end of an illustrious battleship
Our March meeting discussed the sad end of an illustrious battleship. In a packed session we took the unusual step of hearing the short talk first. This was Richard [...]
Cruiser HMCS Uganda: One Ship, Two Monarchs, Three Commissions
The cruiser HMCS Uganda was a modified Fiji class light cruiser which served with the Royal Navy in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and with the Royal Canadian Navy in [...]
December’s meeting featured Manning the Fighting Fleet and Researcher Beware!
A gratifyingly well attended meeting found much to enjoy and discuss. Richard Blake’s long experience of holding a class’s attention came through in a lively and interesting talk on [...]
November meeting featured postcards from the fleet in WW1
The November meeting featured postcards from the fleet in WW1. A brisk AGM was followed by Geoff Cunnington’s talk on Grand Fleet Lives: Picturing R.N. Sailors’ Postcards in WW1. [...]
October Meeting gets autumn season under way
As our October meeting gets autumn season under way Mark Barton's talk on Naval Duelling was a lively and fascinating introduction to the 2023/2024 programme. The preponderance of pistols over [...]
D-Day Story and LCT7074 Visit, 9 August 2023
Freelance historian and archaeologist Stephen Fisher gave us a fascinating talk on the history, recovery, restoration and display of Landing Craft Tank LCT7074 for our D-Day Story and LCT7074 visit. [...]
Maritime Simulation Centre visit, 5th July 2023
We were privileged to visit the Maritime Simulation Centre at Solent University where, after a short introduction to the centre's history and activities, we were shown the engineering control [...]
HMS Sultan visit, 14 June 2023
HMS Sultan welcomed Service veterans and enthusiasts from The Society for Nautical Research (South) for a visit to the Air Engineering (AE) and Marine Engineering (ME) Museums at HMS [...]
Offshore Patrol Vessel visit – 31 May 2023
Fifteen SNR(S) members were privileged to visit River class offshore patrol vessel HMS Mersey on 31st May 2023. We were met by Lt John Hawks, the ship’s Officer of the [...]