HMS Excellent, Portsmouth, historic pictures | Nostalgia

By Deborah Croker
Published 14th Sep 2020, 17:18 BST

HMS Excellent: Cadets, the diving tank, the zoo and some rather interesting mascots all feature in our look at the history of Whale Island.

To enjoy the whole collection click here.

The White Force hauls a gun out of the mud and on to Whale Island during the 'Great War' in June 1904. Picture: costen.co.ukplaceholder image
The White Force hauls a gun out of the mud and on to Whale Island during the 'Great War' in June 1904. Picture: costen.co.uk

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Bayonet practice at Whale Island during the Second World War. The News PP5381placeholder image
Bayonet practice at Whale Island during the Second World War. The News PP5381

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