The Navy Records Society publishes in print and online rare and original documents on naval history. Since 1893 it has produced over 160 printed volumes. These constitute an invaluable source for students and scholars.

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The Milne Papers Vol.3, The Royal Navy and the American Civil War 1862–1864

This collection covers the period February 1862-March 1864, which constituted the final two years and one month that Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander Milne commanded the Royal .... Read More

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The Health of Seamen

The second half of the eighteenth century saw dramatic improvements in the health of the Royal Navy and, as a result, an enhanced capacity to fight and to successfully impose .... Read More

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Russian Naval blockading in the Crimean War (1854)

Posted by William Lindsay, on November 23rd, 2023

HMS Ajax and the Rescue of a Shore Party from Discovery II, 1937

Posted by Dean Stoker, on October 16th, 2023

HMS Ophir’s Royal Tour, 1901

Posted by John Johnson-Allen, on September 19th, 2023

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