Perhaps you recognise some of the ships at Spithead in the Solent?
Maybe you have a relative who served on one of the vessels?
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This collection includes the Coronation Fleet Review at Spithead in 1953, Her Majesty the Queen’s visit in June 1977, the sight of thirty-five submarines tied up at Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, for the fleet review of 1908 and a rather rare image of the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert at the start of the Jubilee Fleet Review at Spithead in July 1935.
A fleet review is a gathering of ships observed by the reigning monarch at the time, and dates back to the 15th century.
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1. The Royal Navy Fleet Review
Thirty-five submarines tied up at Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, for a fleet review in 1908. Photo: The News archive

2. The Royal Navy Fleet Review
Outside the Odeon, North End, Portsmouth, during the Queen's visit for the Fleet Review in June 1977 Photo: The News archive

3. The Royal Navy Fleet Review
HMS Nelson takes centre stage at the 1937 Fleet Review. Photo: The News archive

4. The Royal Navy Fleet Review
The fleet lit up for the Coronation fleet review at Spithead in 1953. Royal Navy's Royal Yacht HMS Surprise. Photo: The News archive

