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H.M.S. Mohawk launched at the Woolston Yard of Messrs. John I. Thornycroft.

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:57:57 -0700

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This photo appeared in the 30 October, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4426.html

The launch of H.M.S. Gloucester at Devonport Dockyard - 1937

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:00:51 -0700

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This photo appeared in the 30 October, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-06CL-Gloucester.htm

Launch of the Swordfish class submarine, HMS Sterlet

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:44:20 -0700

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Pictured in the Medway after the naming and launching ceremony.
This photo appeared in the 9 October, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Sterlet_%282S%29

H.M.S. Blanche loads torpedoes at Sheerness

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:57:58 -0700

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This photo appeared in the 25 September, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-10DD-15B-Blanche.htm

The Launch of the Ark Royal

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:39:50 -0800

gt_hawk63 posted a photo:

"... going down the slipway from Cammell Laird's Birkenhead Yard. Tuesday, April 13, was a red-letter day on Merseyside, for the launch of the Ark Royal... was not only the first big event of its kind there since the Rodney took the water in 1925, but symbolized at the same time Britain's mightier navy which is fast coming into being and winning us, as it does so, a new measure of respect abroad."
This photo appeared in the 17 April, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

A "Queen Elizabeth" Class Battleship Making a Smoke Screen After Coaling

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:42:58 -0800

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"A picture taken when the ships of this class had two funnels and were coal fuelled. Now they have one funnel and use oil...". An incorrect caption - see the link below and comments.
Does anyone know what was the function of the two dials in the lower left of the image?
This photo appeared in the 3 April, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_queen_elizabeth_cla...

H.M.S. Nelson, flagship of the Home Fleet

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:32:54 -0800

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This photo appeared in the 3 April, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

H.M.S. Rodney

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:31:37 -0800

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This photo appeared in the 3 April, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

Seaman Boys of the Navy

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:25:38 -0800

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Rowing practice and races off Santa Cruz de Teneriffe manning one of the twelve oared cutters of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign.
This photo appeared in the 20 March, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

Portsmouth, England

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:43:56 -0800

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Weighing in at the start of a new commission

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:10:27 -0700

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The P.T.I. adjusts the scales.
This photo appeared in the 9 October, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

Bright Work Stations

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:23:38 -0700

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"Cleaning up H.M.S. London...".
This photo appeared in the 9 October, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

Sailors on draft to other ships arriving at Malta in H.M.S. London

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:12:26 -0700

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This photo appeared in the 9 October, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

Christmas Day In The Navy

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:47:06 -0700

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This delightful photo of an old seadog catching a few winks, appeared in the 17 November, 1937 issue of The Sphere. A caption read, "A siesta study after special rations".

Gibraltar viewed from one of the turrets of H.M.S. Nelson

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:34:07 -0800

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"... view of the east side of Gibraltar."
This photo appeared in the 31 July. 1931 issue of The Sphere.

The Countess of Athlone inspects a guard of honour from H.M.S. Revenge

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:47:09 -0800

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Lieut.-Commander Freemantle follows the Countess. The Petty Officer on the left has his Gunlayer's badge on his upper sleeve.
This photo appeared in the 21 July, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Alice,_Countess_of_Athlone

The Royal Yacht Passes Down the Lines

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:51:18 -0800

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"The scene from the aircraft carrier Glorious... as the Royal yacht was... nearing completion of the review. At this moment she had just passed H.M.S. Cardiff (nearer camera), a 4,290 ton cruiser, and the 10,000 ton Asigara, the heavy cruiser sent to Spithead to represent the Japanese navy."
This photo appeared in the 29 May, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

H.M.S. London and her anti-aircraft guns

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:29:15 -0800

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"... flagship of the First Cruiser Squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet...".
This photo appeared in the 22 May, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_London_%2869%29

H.M.S. Guardian

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:13:31 -0800

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Guardian and her sister ship Protector were net-layers also used to tow heavy battle practice targets. "Her double bows are a curious feature."
This photo appeared in the 22 May, 1937 issue of The Sphere.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Guardian_%281932%29

Piling shells on the deck of H.M.S. Sussex to send ashore before entering Chatham Harbour

nobody@flickr.com (gt_hawk63) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:37:58 -0800

gt_hawk63 posted a photo:

This photo appeared in the 6 March, 1937 issue of The Sphere.