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Bringing you regular dits from nearly 500 years of Royal Navy history; to promote the ethos of the Senior Service and its legacy to British and global affairs

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1588 the Spanish Armada was spotted off The English Fleet under Lord Howard and Sir Francis Drake, sailed from and engaged the Armada the next day starting an epic chase/battle that led to a decisive victory for the English Navy.

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1797 the Spithead Mutiny began. sailors from 16 ships mutinied against poor pay and conditions. Later joined by 15 ships in The mutiny ended on 12 May when Admiral Howe agreed a royal pardon. Pay and conditions were also improved.

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1596 Sir Francis Drake died from yellow fever in W. Indies.Famous as a privateer who rose to Vice Admiral and served in the English Fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada, claimed for England and circumnavigated the world.

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1735 the future Admiral of the Fleet John Jervis, was born. He had a full and sometimes controversial career but is most famous for defeating 27 Spanish ships with his Fleet of 15 off St Vincent. The action resulted in him being made, Earl St Vincent.

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in 1624 Lord Howard of Effingham, Lord High Admiral and C-in-C of the English Fleet during the Spanish Armada in 1588, died.

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in 1759 Admiral Hawke defeated the French at the Battle of Quiberon Bay during the 7 years war. This action ended French Naval superiority and prevented a planned invasion of 🇬🇧.

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On this day in 1573 (544 years ago) the first ship to bear the name DREADNOUGHT was launched at Deptford.

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