Under swirling clouds, its four-story hull illuminated by lanterns tied to its masts, the massive warship sinks beneath the waves. For more than two centuries, Peter Monamy’s dramatic painting was one ...

For 800 years the city of Portsmouth built the ships of the English (and later, British) fleets. Today it is the home to, among other things, the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Ships representing ...

American salvagers say they have discovered the long-sought wreck of HMS Victory, the mightiest and most technologically advanced warship of its time, which sank during a violent storm in the English ...

England’s Royal Navy has a long tradition and an even longer memory. Long ago sea battles fought and the men who led them are all a part of English folklore. When I used to visit my grandfather ...

Critical conservation work to preserve HMS Victory has entered a “bold new stage” with unseen parts of the ship being showcased to the public.

For travelers with a strong interest in ships and naval history, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a must-visit. This is what ...

Deep-sea explorers who found $500 million in sunken treasure two years ago say they have discovered another prized shipwreck: A legendary British man-of-war that sank in the English Channel 264 years ...

Although officials did not explain why the Duke-class warship wasn’t brought home for decommissioning, there is speculation that her age may have played a role. The longest-serving warship in Royal ...