Weekly Snaps

This week, we were joined aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia by the former Royal Yachtsmen, affectionately known as Yotties, for their Annual Working Party.

Visitors were delighted to speak with the Yotties, hearing about daily life on board.

Helping Britannia's Maintenance team with the refurbishment of the Royal Barge.

The Yotties on board this week represented many eras of Britannia’s service, through to her decommissioning in 1997.

The Chefs hard at work in the Royal Galley, preparing a hearty lunch.

A statue of Ellis ‘Norrie’ Norrell MVO RVM, Britannia’s longest serving Royal Yachtsman, stands on the quayside and is a popular spot for visitors to snap a photo.

Sanding underway as work continues on the Royal Barge.

A team of Yotties scrubbing down the Fo'c's'le.

Making the most of the lovely sunshine after a busy shift in the Galley.

The Yotties look forward each year to returning to their fondly remembered Britannia.

A team of Yotties posing with a selection of Britannia-themed mugs from the shop.

From the Shop, a fun and quirky magnet of a Britannia Royal Yachtsman, perfect as a memento.

Making sure that the tables in the State Dining Room are set to the same Royal standards as when the Yacht was in service.

The crew spent the week hard at work applying a fresh coat of paint.

Carrying out maintenance on one of the Whaler boats.

The Verandah Deck looking shipshape.

Visitors creating lasting memories on board, posing for photos with the Yotties.

Helping to conserve the ship so it can be enjoyed by future generations.

Serving up the 4pm rum ration, a daily tradition for sailors until it ceased in 1970.

What a wonderful week! We look forward to their return next year.