Weekly Snaps
10 May 2024
Photography has always played an important role on Britannia. While she was in service, there was always a 'Yottie' appointed, nicknamed 'Snaps', to take photographs of life on board the Royal Yacht.
In keeping with this tradition, we now have our own Photographer in Residence, who has been capturing our very own Weekly 'Snaps' - a collection of snapshots of life around the ship today.
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![A man and a woman standing next to The Royal Yacht Britannia's Bell on the Verandah Deck.](/media/11238/1-ve-couple-bell.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596513900000000)
Capture the elegance of The Royal Yacht Britannia's Verandah Deck in a photo memory taken next to the Bell.
![Two people take a mobile selfie next to the statue of Norrie, Britannia's longest serving crew member.](/media/11239/2-ve-couple-selfie-norrie-statue-compound.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596514380000000)
A bronze statue of Britannia's longest serving Royal Yachtsman, Ellis 'Norrie' Norrell MVO RVM, can be found on the quayside. A tribute to the Officers and Royal Yachtsmen who served on board.
![A member of the Housekeeping Team polishing windows outside the Sun Lounge on the Verandah Deck.](/media/11240/3-housekeeping-shelby-brass-verandha-deck.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596514690000000)
Housekeeper Shelbi, polishing outside the Sun Lounge, Queen Elizabeth II's favourite room on board the ship.
![A Chef taking a tray of bread rolls out of an oven in the Galley.](/media/11242/5-galley-amelia-bread-rolls-out-oven-for-evening-event.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596528330000000)
Amelia, Chef de Partie, taking warm bread rolls out of the oven in preparation for the evening's exclusive event.
![A table in the Royal Deck Tearoom laid with teapot, cup and saucer, menu and three jars of tea.](/media/11244/7-tea-room-peoketea-selection.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596529650000000)
The loose-leaf teas in the Royal Deck Tearoom are supplied by independent Edinburgh company, Pekoetea. Stop in for a refreshing cup.
![A large slice of Victoria sandwich cake.](/media/11245/8-tea-room-victoria-sponge-slice.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596529790000000)
Indulge in a slice of irresistible Victoria sandwich cake, the perfect accompaniment to your cup of tea during the tour.
![Novelty Britannia Admiral rubber ducks.](/media/11248/11-retail-rubber-ducks.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596535220000000)
Meet the adorable crew of Admiral rubber ducks in the Britannia Gift Shop, and add a splash of fun to your bathtub.
![A leather luggage tag embossed with the Britannia crest.](/media/11249/12-retail-new-crest-luggage-tag.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596535400000000)
Adorn your travels with a touch of timeless elegance from a crested luggage tag, exclusive to Britannia's Gift Shop.
![A member of the Maintenance team working on a wooden section of a whaler lifeboat.](/media/11250/13-maintenance-sean-starting-work-on-whaler.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596538520000000)
Work begins on one of Britannia's lifeboats, also known as Whalers. Sean is removing the duckboards to safe storage.
![A man from Maintenance working inside the ship's Funnel.](/media/11252/15-maintenance-stuart-plumbing-funnel-inside.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596539360000000)
Stuart modifying the drainage inside the Funnel. Inside there was a tiny gym, used by the Royal Yachtsmen during their long stretches at sea.
![The inside of the Funnel. There is a steep ladder and curved sections of metal.](/media/11253/16-maintenance-inside-funnel-looking-up-to-top-above-where-stuart-was-working.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596539790000000)
A rare glimpse inside the Funnel, which had a special gutter to ensure that rain from the top of the Funnel did not run down the outside.
![A bottle of Champagne and Champagne flutes on the outside deck on Fingal's Skerryvore deck. There are pink and orange flowers in the background.](/media/11257/20-fingal-skeryvore-decking-deckchair-close-up-champagne-glasses.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133596542650000000)
Luxury awaits for guests staying aboard Fingal's Skerryvore Suite. Savour the moment with a bottle of Champagne on your own private deck.