RN Battleships: HMS Vanguard

[oldsalt]

I was a Boiler Room watchkeeper when this photo was taken, I was obviously not on watch then, I never made black smoke!

[DaveH]

I never met a Stoker or Tiff / Mech who would admit ownership of Black Smoke . They always said "Down here it is ours , topside anyone can have it"

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[Dabtoe46]

As I've heard on many occasions from "Cinder Shifters" after blowing soot, It's ours 'til it leaves the funnel, then it's the Buffers!! Nothing like a bit of inter branch banter!

[ivorthediver]

Thanks Harry , as ever vigilant even when off watch , thanks mate and hope your ok ....

[Brian James]

HMS Vanguard seen on the Clyde in 1955.

[Brian James]

HMS Vanguard departs John Brown & Company Shipyards at Clydebank for sea trials.

[Brian James]

HMS Vanguard....1953.

[Brian James]

HMS Vanguard pictured c1952.

[Brian James]

Four twin BL15in MKI mountings (taken from Battlecruisers Courageous and Glorious),destined for HMS Vanguard,pictured undergoing refurbishment at Harland & Wolff Scoutstoun Works in 1945.

[timlewin]

what a splendid photo; I hope that H&W will secure the new contract for the RFA solid support ship in their JV with Navantia, this company is so much a part of the maritime heritage.
tim