A right royal rendezvous in New York harbour

CUNARD'S flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 had a rare meeting in New York Harbor and paid tribute to British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during the carrier's first visit to the U.S. The rendezvous between these renowned vessels celebrates the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and their committed alliance.

Luxury cruise line Cunard is a company known for its rich history and significant role in both World Wars. Having deep roots in both England and the U.S., it's an honor for the brand to welcome the Royal Navy carrier to its U.S. homeport of Brooklyn, #NewYork.

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Dockyard highlights

THE ‘36 Hours, Jutland 1916: The Battle That Won The War’ exhibition at The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will be open throughout June and July, revealing the story behind one of the greatest naval battles in history.

On show will be the largest collection of Jutland artefacts ever assembled, telling the story of the men who fought. Tickets cost £10 per adult £5 per child and £8 per concession, or can be included as part of the All Attraction Ticket for a small additional charge.  

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Command of the Oceans display opens in Chatham

COMMAND OF THE OCEANS, a permanent display at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, has opened. It tells the story of the dockyard’s pivotal role in British naval history, from the 16th century when Francis Drake learned his skills at Chatham to its golden period of the Age of Sail from 1700-1820 when dockyard built ships that transformed the British Navy into the world’s most powerful sea force.

The attraction is built around the 260-year old skeleton of the Namur, preserved where she was discovered and still lies. The Namur was one of the Royal Navy’s most significant warships of the Age of Sail and was discovered by chance in 1995 during routine conservation work at the dockyard’s wheelwrights’ shop.

The exhibition includes objects from the Invincible, a French warship that was captured by the British in 1747, taken into the Royal Navy, and sunk by accident in 1758.

Dan Snow, TV historian, said: ‘The Namur is the ship that defined the course of British history. Her remains enable us to better understand the shipbuilding ingenuity at Chatham which was crucial in developing British naval dominance which in turn helped to extend Britain’s influence around the world.’

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Highlight attractions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this year

Walk in Nelson’s footsteps on board HMS Victory, and visit her never-before-seen areas, including the Poop Deck and Nelson’s Great Cabin. 

Visit Henry’s VIII’s only true love, the Mary Rose, and see her like Henry himself did, up-close and personal.  With awe-inspiring, unrestricted views of the ship, this is closest visitors have been able to get to her since her recovery in 1982. 

Find out how the nature of marine warfare was turned on its head on board Victorian Powerhouse HMS Warrior 1860, Britain’s first armoured battleship and the pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet. 

Immerse yourself in the greatest naval battle of all time – The Battle of Jutland – through never-before-seen displays and galleries that challenge beliefs that the Battle of Jutland was a German victory. 

Check out the fortifications of Portsmouth’s maritime harbour exactly the same way the Viking warriors did 1,000 years ago, from the water on a harbour tour. 

Experience what it would be like as a sailor in Boathouse 4 and see if you have what it takes to climb to the top of the mast.

See, hear, and smell how life was lived under the sea on board HMS Alliance, the only remaining WW2-era submarine that stands as a memorial to the 5,300 British submariners who have lost their lives in service. 

Experience the horrors of the ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign in the First World War with a thought provoking short film on board HMS M.33, a unique survivor that escaped the battle with no crew fatalities. 

John Rawlinson, director of Visitor Experience at #Portsmouth Historic #Dockyard, says: ‘The maritime importance of the Historic Dockyard places it as a world must-see alongside such iconic sites as Stonehenge, The Colosseum and The Smithsonian. It is continuously developing, revealing more and more profound historic insights about the world’s naval history.’

The dockyard offers an annual All Attraction ticket, which includes unlimited entry to all 11 attractions from £26.40 per adult (16-59) and £18.40 per child (5-15).

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