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Our Sailors: A Glimpse into Life on Board Her Majesty's Training-Ship 'St Vincent' (engraving) - Nurturing the Making of British Sailors through rigorous training and camaraderie. Flashback to the Early 20th Century: Witness the daily routine and challenges faced by our brave seafarers in this black and white photograph - 'Life on Board a Training-Ship.' First Encounter with the Iceberg: In the chilling waters of the North Atlantic, our sailors braced for impact as they encountered the ominous Berg for the first time, as depicted in this lithograph from 'The Sphere' on April 27, 1912. Royal Visits and Pride: The presence of Her Majesty's ships was a source of national pride, as evidenced by this black and white photograph of a royal visit to the West of England. New Ships and Innovation: The arrival of new vessels, such as the HMS Inflexible, brought excitement and progress to the British Navy, as seen in this engraving. From Light Cruiser to Aircraft Carrier: The HMS Glorious underwent a significant transformation, evolving from a large light cruiser to an aircraft carrier, as illustrated in this diagram. Once Again, the Berg Looms: In a heart-stopping moment, our sailors faced the Berg yet again, this time managing to scrape past it as shown in this lithograph from 'The Sphere' on April 27, 1912. Throughout history, our sailors have faced countless challenges and triumphs at sea. Their unwavering courage and resilience continue to shape the legacy of the British Navy.