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Images of ships and amphibious vehicles since the 1860

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19th and Early 20th Century
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Warrior
HMS Warrior, the largest, fastest, most powerful warship afloat when she was built in 1860.
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Warrior from the bow.
HMS Warrior, the largest, fastest, most powerful warship afloat when she was built in 1860.
The First World War
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Monitor
An example of a World War 1 single gunned gunboat in dry dock.
The Second World War
Click for a larger version of this image German WW2 Vehicles - Motorcycle/sidecar combo & VW-166 Schwimmwagen
A pair of vehicles maintained by the 21st Panzer Division re-enactment group. The first is a representation of a KS750 Zundapp Motorbike and side car ...
later 20th Century & Modern
Click for a larger version of this image British Army Mk4 LCVP
This LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel), from 17 Royal Logistics Corps Port and Maritime Regiment can transport a platoon of Soldiers or, as in th...
Click for a larger version of this image British Type 42 destroyers
British Type 42 destroyers, HMS Edinburgh (foreground), York & Manchester.
Click for a larger version of this image GAZ-46 Russian amphibious vehicle
The GAZ 46 was inspired by US amphibious vehicles supplied to Russia during the War, but entered service in the 1950's an has been used by many easter...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Antelope - F170
An Amazon Class [Type 21] Frigate sunk in the Falklands Campaign. Built. 1975 by Vosper Thornycroft to a commercial design and subsequently bought by...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Argonaut - F56
A Leander class [Exocet conversion] Frigate Built 1967 by Hawthorn Leslie. Displacement 2,860tons Dimensions 113m x 12m x 5m. Speed 27 knots. Complem...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Ark Royal
One of Great Britain's last big carriers, the previous Ark Royal was laid down in May 1943, launched May 1950 but was not completed until 1956 to revi...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Bacchante
Leander Class Frigate H.M.S. Bacchante, built in 1969 by Vickers. Disposed of 1983. Armament : Twin 4.5"" guns, 2 x 20 mm, 1 Sea cat missle system, 1 ...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Brave - F94
Type 22 Frigate [Batch 2]. Built 1985 by Yarrow. Displacement 4100tons Dimensions 143m x 15m x 6m. Speed 30 knots. Complement 290. Armament 4 Exocet...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Cardiff
HMS Cardiff, Type 42 'Sheffield' class destroyer.
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Glasgow
D88, HMS Glasgow (type 42 destroyer) with Victory in the background.
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Leander - F109
Name ship of the Leander class of Frigates. Converted to carry Ikara Anti-Submarine Missile System [1973-76] Built 1963 by Harland and Wolf. Displace...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Westminster
The Type 23 Frigate Westminster, moored in Portsmouth during an Assisted Maintenance Period. Her 4.5 inch Mk 8 gun with 2 quad Harpoon missile launche...
Click for a larger version of this image MV Hartland Point
This merchant vessel is one of six strategic sealift Ro-Ro ships contracted by the Ministry of Defence for use by the Royal Navy when required. She is...
Click for a larger version of this image RFA Fort Austin, Fort Class Stores Vessel
The Fort Austin, Fleet Stores Vessel served in the Falklands War of 1982 and continues in service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She displaces 23,38...
Click for a larger version of this image Sea Cat Anti-Aircraft Missile System
A close range anti-aircraft missile used by the British Royal Navy. Its guidance was by radio-controlled visual tracking and its propulsion was by sol...
Click for a larger version of this image Type 21 Frigates.
2 Type 21's shortly after their return from the Falklands War. Note the pennant numbers still painted out
Click for a larger version of this image Type 23 'Duke' class Frigates
British type 23 'Duke' class frigates Westminster (foreground) with Richmond and Iron Duke astern.
Click for a larger version of this image Vickers Mark 8 naval gun.
The ‘standard’ 4.5 inch/114mm gun fitted in Type 42 Destroyers, Batch 3 of Type 22 Frigates and all Type 23 Frigates. Capable of firing a range of amm...

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