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Royal Naval College, Dartmouth EPW024215
Filename: afl03_aerofilms_24215.jpg
Size: 4921 x 3840 (7.7MB)
Date: 6th April 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive Aerofilms C
Source: English Heritage Images
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Royal Naval College, Dartmouth EPW024215
ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, Dartmouth, Devon, photographed in 1928. This officer training college was purpose built on this site in 1905 to a design by Sir Aston Webb. The college originated in 1863 and had previously housed students in hulks moored on the River Dart. Cadets as young as 13 were trained here in naval skills and leadership. Graduates from Dartmouth provided much of the officer corps of the Royal Navy through both World Wars. The present Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and Duke of York all attended the college. Now known as the Britannia Royal Naval College, this building still provides a training base for naval officers of many foreign and commonwealth countries as well as the Royal Navy. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
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This stunning aerial photograph captures the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon, as it appeared in 1928. Established in 1863, the college has a rich history of naval training, with its current buildings having been purpose-built on this site in 1905 under the direction of Sir Aston Webb. Prior to this, cadets were housed in hulks moored on the River Dart. The Royal Naval College was renowned for training young cadets as young as 13 in a wide range of naval skills and leadership abilities. Its graduates went on to provide a significant portion of the officer corps for the Royal Navy throughout both World Wars. Notable alumni include the present Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales, and Duke of York. Now known as the Britannia Royal Naval College, this historic building continues to serve as a training base for naval officers from various foreign and commonwealth countries, in addition to the Royal Navy. The college's commitment to nurturing future naval leaders remains unwavering, as evidenced by its impressive legacy and continued relevance in the modern world.
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