HMS Nelson/ Guns 1935-1936 /

  
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these are the guns of a ship of the Royal Navy - HMS Nelson, which my Dad served on, - he had written 1935 - 1936 on back of photo.

I just had the name of the ship confirmed, thanks to my friend Les, who kindly contacted the Archivist at Navy News in Portsmouth, Hampshire England, who confirmed that these gun badges did belong to HMS Nelson, which is what I suspected, knowing that my Dad had served on "her", all those years ago.

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Sep 24, 2012 10:14 AM EDT
The image on the gun cap is Nelson.
Guest - Jul 31, 2006 03:52 AM EDT
thanks, Brian. The crest on the gun badge is of Admiral Lord Nelson. Am happy to have a lot of my Dad's old photos etc.
Guest - Jul 31, 2006 01:47 AM EDT
This image is wonderful - black and white really makes the detail stand out and gives it that 'ancient' look. Which, I guess it is since you mentioned that it was taken in 1935. The caps in the guns has the bust of a man. Any idea who that is? He looks like George Washington, but that can't be right since you've mentioned that this is a ship in the English Navy. Maybe it's a picture of "Nelson" since that's the name of the ship.
Guest - Nov 26, 2005 01:43 PM EDT
late with this thanks Pam, as you left the comment here a Year Ago!! the time is flying past. thankyou.
Guest - Nov 28, 2004 08:47 AM EDT
I thought that name sounded familiar. I used to live in Portsmouth as you know.

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