A guide to Royal Navy traditions, customs, and daily life aboard His Majesty’s ships, documenting naval heritage and practices.
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An examination of Royal Navy traditions, customs, and the daily life of sailors aboard His Majesty's ships. This work documents the rich heritage and practices that have shaped naval service over generations.
The book covers naval traditions, ceremonial practices, shipboard routine, and the unique culture of life at sea. Written to preserve and explain the customs that define naval service.
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