Weekly Snaps
24 February 2023
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 member of the Facilities Team cleaning a deep blue 1948 Series 1 Land Rover.](/media/9401/3.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215539000000000)
Senior Facilities Officer, Ricky, polishing the 1948 Series 1 Land Rover, one of the first ever made and displayed onboard Britannia.
![A couple including a man and a woman listen to the audio guided tour handset while looking at the tall white and gold decorative binnacle compass.](/media/9402/4.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215539470000000)
Our complimentary audio guided tour is available in over 30 different languages and tells stories of Britannia's rich history.
![A Waiter standing smiling waiting to deliver a tray of drinks including a teapot, milk jug, cup and saucer in the Royal Deck Tea Room.](/media/9407/5.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215540080000000)
Angus, Waiter, serving tea within the Royal Deck Tea Room, the perfect place to rest and relax during your tour.
![A Chef pouring a small jug of syrup over a plate of pancakes, There is a small dish of raspberries on the plate too.](/media/9408/6.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215541730000000)
Pancake Day arrived this week and spring is in the air. Demi-Chef de Partie, Amelia, making pancakes for visitors in the Royal Deck Tea Room.
![A close-up of small dishes of pancake ingredients including whipped cream, raspberries, syrup and chocolate.](/media/9405/7.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215551450000000)
What is your favourite pancake topping? A selection of cream, fruit, syrup and chocolate accompaniments to enjoy this Pancake Day.
![A view of the Royal Deck Tea Room with many visitors sitting at tables enjoying drinks, scones and cakes.](/media/9406/8.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215552970000000)
Royal Deck Tea Room visitors admiring the panoramic waterfront view while enjoying indulgent cakes, scones, soups and sandwiches from our fabulous menu selection.
![Four members of Britannia and Fingal staff, two men and two women, standing on Fingal smiling.](/media/9409/9.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215562530000000)
Britannia and Fingal welcomes new members of staff to Company Awareness Day training this week, including from left to right: Restaurant Chef, Nick, Visitor Assistant & Evening Guide, Elaine, Housekeeper, Marina and Security Officer, Tom,
![The flag locker of small compartments containing multicoloured rolled-up flags.](/media/9410/10.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215563600000000)
The flag locker containing signal flags, which were used to send messages to other ships. Britannia would carry an average of 2,000 different flags.
![A cuddly Highland Cow hand puppet from the Britannia Gift Shop.](/media/9411/11.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215566280000000)
A cute and cuddly Highland Cow glove puppet makes a sweet gift. There is a fabulous selection of children's gifts available in the Britannia Gift Shop.
![A nautical inspired keyring with charms including a diamante anchor, sailing boat, lifebuoy and lighthouse.](/media/9412/12.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215567480000000)
A brand new keyring has dropped anchor in the Gift Shop, including charms of a sailing boat and lighthouse.
![A man holding a sawing machine working in the workshop.](/media/9417/15.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133215569540000000)
Gary cutting cupboard doors for fitting in the former Junior Rates' Dining Hall, now used as a Training Room.
![Two pink rose flavoured macarons sitting on a plate.](/media/9419/20.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133216221660000000)
Delight in rose-flavoured macarons, prepared by the Pastry Chefs for Fingal's indulgent Afternoon Tea.