Weekly Snaps

This week sees the return of the annual Yotties' working party, where the former Royal Yachtsmen come back to Britannia. Here Yotties regaling visitors with fascinating stories of their working life at sea.

'Snaps' a former Yottie photographer capturing a special memory for a visitor on board.

A group pose for a photo next to the statue of the longest serving member of the statue of Ellis ‘Norrie’ Norrell MVO RVM, Britannia's longest serving Yachtsmen.

A Yottie enjoys speaking with a visitor as he is working on one of the Jolly Boats at the Bridge.

Waiter, Laura, preparing drinks in the Royal Deck Tea Room.

Lunch is prepared by Yotties, for the Yotties this week in the Galleys.

Britannia's Executive Pastry Chef, Stephen, and Demi-Chef de Partie, Amelia, preparing chocolate sponge for an exclusive evening event.

The finishing touches are added to the Royal Deck Tea Room's delicious roasted vine plum tomato and red pepper soup.

Yotties enjoying a catch up on deck as they carry out duties on board.

Yotties enjoying their daily rum tot at 4pm. Sailors were given a ration until 1970, when the long tradition came to an end.

Yottie souvenirs are plentiful in the Britannia Gift Shop, including cuddly Yottie teddy bears wearing Royal Yachtsmen outfits.

A fun Royal Yachtsmen magnet from the Gift Shop.

The Fast Motor Launch hull is sanded and painted by Yotties.

Yotties sanding the Fast Motor Launch.

Cleaning and sanding the inside of the starboard Jolly Boat.

The Royal Yachtsmen enjoy sharing special stories with visitors.

Yotties painting the Foc's'le deck.

The former Royal Yachtsmen tightening the aft dressing line.

Inside the gleaming, pristine Engine Room.

The Yotties are happy to be back on board their former workplace.

Painting the stays sleeves on the Bridge Deck.

It has been a pleasure to welcome back many of the former Royal Yachtsmen this week.