royal yacht victoria and albert

Victoria and Albert [Osborne], HMY

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first British steam-propelled royal yacht; The Queen and Prince Consort made considerable use of this yacht with over twenty voyages to ports around the UK as well as a couple of visits to the Continent. In 1854 the name was changed to 'Osborne' after Queen Victoria's country house on the Isle of Wight. The yacht remained in service until 1867 and was broken up the following year.

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Queen Victoria's Visit to Falmouth, 1 September 1843

Her Majesty's Steam Yacht, the "Victoria and Albert"

To Her Most Gracious Majesty This Print of the Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert", at Spithead, Monday Augt. 28th, 1843

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H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert (1899)

H.M.Y. (1899)
Launched:	1899
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H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert was the third royal yacht to bear that name.

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Recommissioned 17 June, 1919. [1]

Dates of appointment given:

Captain The Hon. Hedworth Lambton , 1 April, 1901 [2] (as Commodore, Second Class )
Captain Sir. Archibald Berkeley Milne, Bart. , 23 April, 1903 [3] (as Commodore, Second Class )
Rear-Admiral Colin R. Keppel , 4 August, 1905 [4] – 11 August, 1909 [Inference] (and in command of H. M. Yachts)
Captain Norman C. Palmer , 11 August, 1909 [5] [6] – 16 December, 1913 [7] (as Commodore, Second Class)
Captain Douglas R. L. Nicholson , 16 December, 1913 [8] – 7 August, 1914 [9] (as Commodore, Second Class )
Commander (retired) Henry F. D. Jelf , 4 August, 1914 [10] – November, 1914 [11] (and in command of H. M. Yachts)
Engineer Lieutenant (retired) Thomas Killick , 25 September, 1914 [12] (for charge of machinery, also of Alexandra )
Rear-Admiral Hubert G. Brand , 1 May, 1919 [13] (and in command of H. M. Yachts)
Captain Richard H. L. Bevan , 29 June, 1921 [14] – 1 January, 1924 [15]
Rear-Admiral Henry T. Buller , 1 April, 1922 [16] (and in command of H. M. Yachts)
Vice-Admiral The Hon. Sir Herbert Meade , 1 April, 1931 [17] (and in command of H. M. Yachts)
Vice-Admiral (A I, Gr. ) Sir Dudley B. N. North , 15 December, 1934 [18] (and in command of H. M. Yachts)
↑ The Navy List . (July, 1937). p. 285.
↑ The Navy List . (May, 1902). p. 309 a .
↑ The Navy List . (May, 1903). p. 311.
↑ The Navy List . (July, 1909). p. 392.
↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 416.
↑ The Navy List . (April, 1911). p. 392.
↑ Nicholson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 457.
↑ Jelf Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/389. f. 395.
↑ The Navy List . (February, 1919). p. 728.
↑ The Navy List . (January, 1921). p. 884.
↑ Bevan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/270. f. 136.
↑ The Navy List . (February, 1929). p. 280.
↑ The Navy List . (July, 1931). p. 279 a .
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Victoria and Albert was commissioned at Portsmouth 23 July 1901 by Commodore the Hon. Hedworth Lambton, who hoisted his broad pennant. Nearly all the ship’s company of 230 men of the old HMY Victoria and Albert II were transferred to the new yacht, which with an additional 100 men had a total ship’s company of 336.

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visited their new yacht in early August 1901, and used it for the first time when crossing the English Channel 9 August 1901 to attend the funeral in Germany of the King’s sister, Empress Frederick.

King Edward later used the yacht for summer cruises most years of his reign, visiting various countries in Europe.

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Britannia was the first Royal Yacht to be built with complete ocean-going capacity and designed as a Royal residence to entertain guests around the world. When she was decommissioned in 1997, it marked the end of a long tradition of British Royal Yachts, dating back to 1660 and the reign of Charles II.

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VICTORIA & ALBERT III

Britannia's predecessor was the Victoria & Albert III - the first Royal Yacht not to be powered by sail. It was built for Queen Victoria, but she never stepped on board, concerned about the yacht's stability. King Edward VII did sail on the Victoria & Albert, mainly in local waters and the Mediterranean. Having served four sovereigns over 38 years and not left Northern Europe since 1911, the Victoria & Albert was decommissioned in 1939. She was eventually broken up for scrap at Faslane in 1954

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It was decided that a new Royal Yacht should be commissioned that could travel the globe and double as a hospital ship in time of war. It was also hoped a convalescence cruise would help the King's ailing health. The John Brown & Co shipyard in Clydebank received the order from the Admiralty for a new ship on 4 February, 1952. Sadly King George VI passed away two days later. Not only did Queen Elizabeth II now have to prepare for her new role, but she also had responsibility for the commissioning of the new Royal Yacht.

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John Brown & Co was one of the most famous shipyards in the world, having built the famous liners Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. The keel of the new, as yet unnamed, Royal Yacht was laid down in June 1952. One of the last fully-riveted ships to be built with a remarkably smooth painted hull, she was finally ready to be launched on 16 April, 1953. The ship's name was a closely guarded secret, only being revealed when Queen Elizabeth II smashed a bottle of Empire wine (Champagne was considered too extravagant in post-war Britain) and announced to the expectant crowds "I name this ship Britannia… I wish success to her and all who sail in her". You can read more about getting Britannia ready for Royal service by downloading Letters from a Fish to his Admiral (below), a series of notes and letters written by Acting Captain J S Dalglish, the Officer in charge of commissioning Britannia. John Brown continued as a shipyard until they sadly closed in 2001.

BRITANNIA COMMISSIONED

After the launch, Britannia's building work continued as her funnel and masts were installed, before beginning sea trials on 3 November 1953 off the West Coast of Scotland. On successful completion, she was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 11 January 1954. On 22 April, Britannia sailed into her first overseas port as she entered Grand Harbour, Malta. During 44 years in Royal service Britannia sailed the equivalent of once round the world for each year, calling at over 600 ports in 135 countries, including the United States of America, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

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ROYAL HONEYMOONS

Britannia was an ideal Royal honeymoon venue. The Royal Yacht was very private and could sail to secluded locations. Four Royal honeymoons were enjoyed on board, Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones being the first in 1960.

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As well as hosting state functions, Britannia was an ambassador for British business, promoting trade and industry around the globe. These British overseas trade missions were known as ‘Sea Days’ and an invitation to come aboard proved irresistible to the world’s leading business and political figures. The Overseas Trade Board estimated that £3 billion was made for the Exchequer as a result of commercial days on Britannia between 1991 and 1995 alone.

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At 20:00 on 17 January 1986, the Yacht dropped anchor at Khormaksar Beach. Civil war had broken out in South Yemen and ships were urgently required to evacuate British nationals and others trapped by fighting. As a non-combatant Royal Navy ship, Britannia would be able to enter territorial waters without further inflaming the conflict.

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"Looking back over forty-four years we can all reflect with pride and gratitude upon this great ship which has served the country, the Royal Navy and my family with such distinction." - Queen Elizabeth II. View the entire Paying-Off Ceremony letter below.

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Type	Yacht
Launched	26 April 1843
Hull	Wooden
Propulsion	Paddle
Builders measure	1034 tons
Displacement
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Fate	1868
Class
Ships book	ADM 135/341
Note	1854 = Osborne

Date	Event
1 July 1843 - 20 October 1852	Commanded by Captain Lord Adolphus , Portsmouth
21 October 1852	Commanded by Captain William , flagship of Commodore Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, Portsmouth
21 October 1853 - 31 December 1854	Commanded by Captain Joseph , Portsmouth
22 December 1854	Renamed Osborne
1 February 1858	Commanded by Master commander George Henry Kerr Bower, Portsmouth, tender to , then to
20 January 1865 - 2 January 1867	Commanded (until paying off at Portsmouth) by Commander John , Portsmouth
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Date	Extract
We 4 August 1847	The Royal squadron to accompany Her Majesty to Scotland will consist of the Royal yachts and , Captain Lord Adolphus , G.C.H., the iron steam troopship, Commander ; the steam yacht, Master Commander Allen; the steam vessel, Master Commander Luke Smithett; and, possibly, the steam yacht, Lieutenant Commander , of the . About the 12th inst. will be the time for leaving Osborne.
Ma 16 August 1847	PLYMOUTH, Friday, 3 p.m. The City of Limerick Dublin steamer, Captain Moppett, which left Southampton yesterday and arrived here to-day, reported that on going through the Needles at 5 o'clock in the afternoon she met a large fleet of yachts, apparently returning from escorting Her Majesty from the Isle of Wight into the Channel. This morning, between 4 and 5 o'clock, the Limerick descried the Royal steam squadron to the eastward of Start Point. They appeared to have just come out of Dartmouth Harbour. A large ship with two funnels led the van. She was followed by the Royal yacht ; behind the Royal yacht on the starboard quarter came the , and on the larboard quarter the , The was in the rear of the , and the followed the . The City of Limerick, with the Company's flag at the main, Ensign aft, and Union Jack at her bow, duly honoured the Royal squadron as she passed under the stern of the and , off Prawl Point, a little after 5 o'clock. There was very little wind. The squadron was at full speed — say, 11 to 12 knots, and steaming a course W. by N., which would bring them abreast of the Lizard. About 6 the put on extra steam, detached herself from the squadron, and steered a more northerly course. Towards 7 o'clock the squadron was descried from the Breakwater Lighthouse several miles outside the Eddystone, steering for the Lizard. The Royal yacht was a-head, closely followed by the and . They had outrun the and , which were four or five miles astern. The probability is that Her Majesty will pass Falmouth and proceed direct for Milford Haven, and thus keep her engagements in the St. George's Channel.
Th 19 August 1847	HER MAJESTY’S VISIT TO THE CLYDE. STRANRAER, Tuesday, Aug. 17. The Royal Squadron reached Loch Ryan at 6 o’clock yesterday evening, escorted by a flotilla of other steamers, crowded with passengers. The squadron anchored at Cairn Ryan amid the hearty cheers of the crowds collected on the shore. The Prince of Wales, his Royal sister, Prince Albert, and the Duchess of Norfolk landed immediately, and took a short walk along the beach. The Queen did not appear, but occupied a kind of covered tent or place of retirement on deck, and employed herself for some time in making a sketch of this magnificent sheet of water. The hills surrounding the loch were covered with bonfires, and the whole line of coast along which Her Majesty passed on her entrance to Scotland was similarly illuminated. This morning the Royal Squadron, with the exception of the , which had burst one of her boilers, left Loch Ryan at 6 o'clock for Dumbarton, Off Arran, the first glimpse of the [!!!] was caught by the flotilla, which had sailed from Glasgow to escort her. The rest of the steamers of the squadron were immediately seen rounding the point, considerably in the rear. The came up first, the and in a line behind. Three hearty cheers resounded as the Royal vessels passed at a quarter to 11, and the band struck up "God save the Queen." The Admiral of the flotilla immediately put about, and followed in the wake of the Royal Squadron. Smoke was seen issuing from the top of the old tower on the lesser Cumbræ — a preconcerted signal of the Queen's approach, and at a quarter past 11 the first Royal salute of 21 guns was fired from Largs, where great crowds lined the shore and innumerable small boats dotted the waters. Upwards of a dozen steamers were following when the Royal Squadron passed the Cloch. A Royal salute was fired from Dunoon. A small yacht gave also a Royal salute, whilst General Darroch's battery, from the summit of the hill above Gourock, poured in a thundering tribute, responded to from the Roseneath shore opposite. At Kempoch Point ratt1ed the musketry of the Coast Guard volley after volley. The was seen, all dressed in colours, lying off the tail of the bank. The United States frigate Macedonia saluted Her Majesty as she passed, the Royal yacht stopping in her course, imitated by the convoying squadron. The whole of the vessels were off Greenock at a quarter past 12. The sun shone gloriously; the Frith re-echoed with guns and music; and the brilliant picture of natural scenery was filled up with the gay magnificence of flags and streamers. The yards of the Government vessels were manned, and the "Queen's Anthem" was played by numerous bands of music. Such was the scene of Her Majesty's arrival in the Clyde. It was not until about half-past 12 o'clock that the reached the tail of the bank at Greenock; and shortly after the tender yacht advanced to her side, to receive the Royal party, and convey them to Dumbarton; where, at about 1 o'clock, the long-looked-for signal from the Castle of Dumbarton announced the approach of the Royal Squadron, and the church bells, which the previous day had been set ringing upon false representations, now pealed forth in right earnest. About half-past 1 o'clock a company of the 1st Regiment took up their position on either side of the Royal platform as a guard of honour to Her Majesty, the band meanwhile playing "God save the Queen" as they entered the grounds. In a few minutes the steamer was seen to approach the river, and every eye present was full of expectation. Two guns from the Argyll battery of the cattle next sent forth their thunders over the waters of the Clyde, announcing that the was about to land its precious cargo. About 100 yards from the platform two boats were lowered and manned with 10 men each from the . The first contained Earl Grey and other members of the Royal suite; and the second, Her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, his Serene Highness Prince Leiningen, Lady Jocelyn, and the Dowager Lady Lyttelton. The moment that the Royal party had taken their seats, the cheers from the shores and the platforms in the vicinity broke forth in loud and long continued acclamations. Two more guns from the ramparts were then discharged, and the band on shore struck up "Rule, Britannia." On Her Majesty's landing she was received by Sir James Colquhoun, Lord Lieutenant of the county; the Sheriff, Mr. William Campbell, of Tullichewan; Mr. James Ewing, of Strathleven, Mr. Smollett, M.P, for the county; Mr. Peter Denny, and other gentlemen. Her Majesty appeared in excellent health and spirits, as did the Prince Consort and the Royal children, though we could not but observe that the party were rather bronzed by exposure to the weather. The Queen was dressed in a white bonnet and feather, with primrose-coloured ribbons, a blue and white checked silk dress, a black mantilla, with a neckerchief of the Royal Stuart tartan. His Royal Highness Prince Albert wore a black frock coat, white hat, and grey pantaloons. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was apparelled in a blue coloured suit with a drab coloured foraging cap with a college tassel. The Princess Royal wore a pea green spencer, with a close cottage straw bonnet trimmed with primrose-coloured ribbons. The Royal children excited the marked attention and admiration of all assembled. On arriving under the triumphal arch, erected at the extremity of the platform, Her Majesty was presented with an address by the Lord-Lieutenant, which was most graciously received. The Royal party were then handed to the carriages in waiting. The first carriage contained Her Majesty, Prince Albert, the Prince, the Princess Royal, and Prince Leiningen; the second, Earl Grey, Lady Jocelyn, and Lady Dowager Lyttelton. An escort of the Enniskillen Dragoons preceded, and followed the carriages, and the whole went in a leisurely pace to the Castle. At the Castle-gate Her Majesty was received by Colonel Harvey, and was presented with an elegant by Mrs. Cabbell, of Muirbank, which was most graciously received. Her Majesty was also presented, through Earl Grey, with a handsomely bound copy of the history of the castle and town of Dumbarton, by the well known Mr. Glen, the antiquarian of the county. Her Majesty having taken a hasty survey of the surrounding scenery, left the ramparts, leaning on Prince Albert's arm, and leading the Princess Royal by the hand. The Royal party having reached the summit of the Castle, it was arranged to receive the addresses of the municipal bodies present. Earl Grey accordingly, after Her Majesty had rested for a few minutes, inquired for the Lord Provost of Glasgow; but just as the esteemed magistrate and representative was to present the city address, Mr. Sheriff Steele stepped forward and observed, that as the Queen was now within the precints of Dumbartonshire, he considered that county should have the precedence. The noble Secretary replied to this, that as he had first met the Lord Provost of Glasgow last night at Lochryan, and had made an appointment for this hour, it would be desirable to receive the Glasgow address first. The Lord Provost, accompanied by Bailies M'Kinlay and Stewart, and Mr. Forbes, Town-clerk, then advanced, and, after having been presented to Her Majesty, had the honour of laying before her the address of the Town-council. Her Majesty received the same very graciously, and intimated that an answer would be returned. The Lord-Lieutenant of Dumbartonshire (Sir J. Colquhoun) and the Sheriff (Mr. Colquhoun) were then presented, and had the honour of laying before Her Majesty the address of the county, to which the same answer was returned. The Provost of Dumbarton then advanced in order to present the address of that burgh. Lord Grey, however, represented to him, that it was only addresses from the metropolis which were generally received in person, but that, in the present case, Her Majesty had made a special exception in favour of the great manufacturing city of the west. The address of the burgh was thereupon left with Lord Gray, to be afterwards delivered to Her Majesty. The Queen remained some little time longer upon the battery, enjoying the very magnificent prospect laid open to the north, and inquiring for, and receiving information as to the localities visible in her position from Sheriff Colquhoun and other local gentlemen around her. Meantime his Royal Highness Prince Albert, with the Prince of Leiningen and his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, ascended to the great flagstaff, and inspected the view from that point, inspecting the ruins situated on the highest peak, and known by the name of " about 3 o’clock. On Her Majesty's arrival on board the , after the inspection of the castle this beautiful steamer proceeded down the Leven to re-join the squadron. Nearly half an hour was lost in getting over the bar of the river; but, this accomplished, the proceeded at a moderate speed down the river, followed by the , and immediately after the Thetis, with the Lord Provost, magistrates, and corporation of the city of Glasgow. The other steamers stationed in the river then joined in the train, to a number of about 30, and the whole went down the river in regular order — the first, and immediately after the Thetis. The scenes which were successively passed in re-joining the Royal Squadron, combined with the magnificent fleet of steamers which accompanied the Royal progress, were imposing in the extreme. Port Glasgow came first, and the quays, docks, and platforms, with every point at which a view of the river could be obtained, seemed one united mass of human beings, who cheered most heartily Her Majesty and Royal Consort, with the Royal children, as they passed. The gratulations of the assembled thousands were, on repeated occasions, most graciously acknowledged by Her Majesty, who seemed highly delighted with the reception with which she was greeted. Having passed Port Glasgow there was a slight pause as the squadron pawed the jutting point between Port Glasgow and Greenock, on which Newark Castle is situated. When the squadron reached this point, it was saluted by a Royal salute from a powerful battery erected at this spot, and then Greenock came in view. For this occasion it would seem as if Greenock had come to the quays and building yards to greet the Queen of the Isles; as the whole river frontage, from the extreme point of Cartsdyke to Gourock, was lined with spectators. The crowd on the platform, on the quay, and the crowd assembled on the roof of the Custom-house especially, received the gracious attention of Her Majesty, who was on deck all the time, and repeatedly acknowledged the cheers and manifestations of loyalty exhibited by her subjects. In all our experience we never witnessed such a scene as Greenock presented at 2 o'clock, the hour at which the Royal squadron appeared. At least 100,000 persons were assembled on the shore. The fleet was composed of 40 steamers, at a moderate calculation, and as it passed at every point the thunders of artillery, both from the shore and the ships collected in the river, combined with the cheers of the multitude, formed a scene of surpassing grandeur, such at imagination can only conceive, but of which description fails to convey an adequate impression. One of the most remarkable incidents in passing Greenock was the dancing of the Highland fling, by a Highlander in full costume, on the paddle-box of the Chieftain, the performance of which amused Her Majesty in a very high degree. Having passed Greenock, the , with Her Majesty on board, proceeded straight for Loch Long, accompanied by several of the river steamers, in the following order:— The , the tender, the Sovereign, the Thetis, the Premier, Queen of Beauty, Pioneer, Mars, Monarch, Petrel, Dunrobin Castle, &c. The greater number of these, however, went only a short distance up the Loch; and only the Premier, the Petrel, and the Mars continued in Her Majesty's company to Arrochar. On arriving at the head of the Loch the stopped for only a few minutes, Her Majesty remaining on board. The then slowly swept round the head of the Loch, and continued her course downwards towards the foot of Loch Long, keeping close in by the Ardentinny shore, followed closely by the Premier, the tender, Petrel, and Mars. On arriving at the foot of the Loch, the steered across the mouth of Holy Loch, and passing along by Kirn and Dunoon, which she reached about half-past 6 p.m., proceeded towards Rothesay, the place of rendezvous for the Royal squadron, while the river steamers turned their course homewards. The visit of Her Majesty to Arrochar seemed to have taken the inhabitants completely by surprise, as no preparations were observable on the way up. The presence of so many steamers crowded with passengers, and covered over with flags, however, speedily brought them from their houses to welcome the Queen to her Highland lochs and romantic glens. On several occasions his Royal Highness Prince Albert held up the Prince of Wales to see the most exciting scenes of the Royal progress; and thus the king in embryo was repeatedly cheered by the crowds who were favoured with his Royal presence. The most complete preparations have been made at Inveraray for the reception of Her Majesty. Mr. Dewar, the ground officer at Dalmally, has received orders to collect the retainers of Breadalbane, and it is expected that a muster of from 100 to 150 men will be made from that district. It is also expected that Mr. Campbell of Islay will bring to the scene of the festivities 300 of his Islay men. The Celtic Society are already bivouacking on the lawn in front of Inveraray Castle. It is anticipated that altogether there will be 100 members of this national association present to grace the reception of Royalty, in their ancient and picturesque garb marshalled under the chiefs of Islay, Dunans, and Inverawe. At the Castle everything is in readiness to do honour and to give a Highland welcome to our gracious Sovereign. A battery of cannon is mounted to fire a Royal salute. On Her Majesty's landing, she is to be received by the Provost and magistrates of the burgh, who will present an address; and it is also expected that the county gentlemen will tender their congratulations on the auspicious occasion. It is intended at the same time, we believe, to present his Royal Highness Prince Albert with the freedom of the burgh, enclosed in a silver box. At the pier where Her Majesty is to land, a canopied walk has been erected, of about 150 yards in length, by Messrs. Leitch and M'Intyre. It is constructed of pillars gracefully festooned with evergreens and flowers, supporting a roof of white cloth, fringed with blue, and the floor of which is to be covered with scarlet cloth. From this covered gallery to the entrance to the Duke of Argyle's grounds trees have been planted on the side of the street next to the Loch, giving it somewhat the appearance of an avenue. A magnificent triumphal arch, gracefully festooned with flowers and evergreens, and two galleries have been erected. The galleries are for the accommodation of the public. A grand stand has been erected for ladies. The weather is beautiful, and should it continue so, Her Majesty and attendants will have every reason to congratulate themselves on their visit to this most interesting portion of the Highlands.
Tu 21 September 1847	ARDRISHAIG, Saturday Evening. At 6 o'clock this morning Her Majesty, Prince Albert, the Royal children, and suite, left Fort William in the yacht for Crinan. The yacht was accompanied by the , , and the . Meanwhile, the and the had doubled the Mull of Cantyre for the purpose of receiving the Royal party at the eastern terminus of the canal in Lochfine. The wind was rather high, but nevertheless the passage was an easy one, excepting off Easdale, when the Royal vessels rolled rather uncomfortably from the swell of the Atlantic. The fleet reached Crinan Bay a little before 10 o'clock, when Her Majesty immediately landed in an open boat, and was received by Sir John Orde of Kilmory, Mr. Malcolm of Poltalloch, Mr. Campbell of Auchendarroch, and escorted by them to the Sunbeam royal barge, which was in readiness in the canal. The passage was performed in two hours. Her Majesty's reception at Ardrishaig was enthusiastic; but there was a great falling off in numbers as compared with the period when the Royal party pursued the same route westward. At the terminus of the canal Her Majesty, Prince Albert, and the Royal children entered a close carriage, and drove down at a walking pace to the quay, off which lay the and . The weather in the morning had been fair, but blowy; but a little before Her Majesty's arrival rain commenced, and fell heavily during the whole period of the embarkation. Indeed, after the arrival of the canal yacht at Ardrishaig, the Queen remained in it nearly half an hour, in the hope that the rain might abate after a passing shower, but as the elements showed no symptoms of mitigating their wrath, it was not deemed expedient longer to delay the departure. Her Majesty appeared somewhat chilled, and from this reverse in the weather the Queen's departure from Scottish ground took place under rather uncomfortable circumstances. She was enveloped in a gray cloak and hood, and in walking along the quay to the boat Prince Albert shielded Her Majesty from the pelting rain by holding an umbrella over the Royal head. The Royal party was rowed about 200 yards to the , in which Her Majesty and suite, consisting, among others, of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, Lord Palmerston, Mr. Anson, &c., embarked, and set sail down the loch at 1 o'clock for Campbelton Bay, the point of rendezvous for the whole squadron. The would reach the bay about 6 o'clock, and as soon as she was joined by the it was intended that Her Majesty should proceed on board of that vessel and pass the night. At 5 o'clock on Sunday the fleet leaves Campbelton Bay for Fleetwood, which will be reached about 6 the same evening. There the Queen will remain at anchor, sleeping on board the yacht.
Sa 8 December 1849	Portsmouth, Dec. 6. In Port and Fitting In the Harbour. - The and flag-ships, the gunnery ship; the steam-guard-ship; the , stripping to pay off; the , fitting out; the apprentices' brig, laying up for the winter; the and , and Portsmouth yachts; the Flamer packet from Holyhead, and the tug. In Dock. - The , 120; the , 24; the , 16; the , 16; the , 42; the , and the steam frigates. In the Basin. - The , 104; the , 26; and the and the steam-vessels. In the Steam Basin, - The , 60; the , 22; the , 26; the royal yacht; the , the , the , and the . Building. - The Royal Frederick, 120 [subsequently cancelled and later completed as ]; the , 120; the , 90; the , and the steam sloops.
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HMY Victoria and Albert (1899)

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Royal yacht HMY Victoria and Albert , the third ship of the Royal Navy to carry the name, was built in 1899 in Pembroke Dock, Wales. She was commissioned at Portsmouth shortly after Queen Victoria’s death in 1901, becoming the official royal yacht of King Edward VII. A beautiful ship, the splendor of her elegant lines and opulent furnishings provided a regal presence to many royal occasions and regattas across Europe. King Edward VII was known to have frequently traveled to European countries during the summer months on board the royal yacht.

As the largest and most magnificent royal yacht in Europe, Victoria and Albert III served three monarchs, (four if you count the brief reign of King Edward VIII). she carried King George V and Queen Mary at the Jubilee Review of 1935, then, in 1937, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the Coronation Fleet Review. Elizabeth, the future Queen of England, age 11, was also present. Although not the largest review, it did in technological terms represent the peak of British Naval power. However the Coronation Fleet Review of 1937 was to be HMY Victoria and Albert’s last fleet review. In 1939 at the brink of World War II she was decommissioned. In 1954 she was broken up and replaced by royal yacht HMY Britannia .

She is depicted in this painting performing her royal duties in the mid 1930’s during a review of the British Fleet in the Solent. On her port quarter are Queen Elizabeth class battleships, and on her starboard are anchored the battle cruisers HMS Repulse and HMS Hood .

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Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert

1843 The first Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert was launched at Pembroke powered by engines of 430 nominal horse-power by Maudslay, Sons and Field driving paddle-wheels, initially with considerable spread of sail as well.

After about twelve years' service she was retired from royal service and her name was changed to the Osborne (she was broken up in 1868).

1855 The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert was built at Pembroke Dockyard, constructed of wood, and was propelled by paddle-wheels with machinery made by Messrs. Penn .

1897 A new royal yacht, also Victoria and Albert, was laid down at Pembroke Dockyard towards the end of 1897

1899 Named and launched by H.R.H. the Duchess of York. The vessel was constructed of steel to the design of Sir William White, Director of Naval Construction; engines and boilers were by Messrs. Humphrys and Tennant . After machinery trials the vessel was to be taken to Portsmouth, for decoration and furnishing Messrs. Waring for service in summer 1900.

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Victoria and Albert (1843); Royal/ceremonial vessel; Yacht; Paddle

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Measurements:	Overall model: 394 x 1430 x 371 mm; Base: 125 x 1438 x 266 mm

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Prince Albert whispering to Princess Charlene in sunglasses

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's off-duty yacht getaway with twins

Grace kelly's son and the former olympic swimmer are holidaying with prince jacques and princess gabriella.

Prince Albert , 66, and Princess Charlene of Monaco , 46, wasted no time getting stuck into activities on their family holiday with twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.

Grace Kelly's son and the former Olympic swimmer have been enjoying a break in the sun, including swimming in the sea, playing in the sand and lounging on a boat.

Prince Albert holding the Olympic torch alongside Princess Charlene, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella

Charlene has previously opened up about making sure she doesn't force her children into following in the sporty footsteps of herself and her husband, who are both former Olympic athletes.

She represented South Africa in 2000, while the Prince of Monaco competed in bobsledding at the Winter Olympics five times between 1988 and 2002.

"I don’t want to push them into training intensely for a sport," she began during an interview with Monaco-Matin .

"The first thing that felt essential for my husband and I was to teach them how to swim so they wouldn’t be scared of swimming.

"These days, they’re very confident in the water and Prince Albert is often with them taking part in aquatic activities, for example over the summer," the South African blonde beauty continued.

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France

The pair highlighted the importance of travel, especially to South Africa where Charlene can share her childhood memories.

"We have also taken them to different countries around the world. It’s a privilege to be able to do that," Charlene said, and her husband added: "I don’t think that many children their age will have visited as many countries as them, but it is all part of their education."

The family of four are likely enjoying packing in some quality time together before the next school year starts. In 2023, Charlene said her kids – who were previously homeschooled – were l ooking forward to returning after their summer break.

Princess Charlene of Monaco, Princess Gabriella, Prince Jacques and Prince Albert II of Monaco during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

"Jacques and Gabriella were both very excited to see their friends again after such a long vacation. It's also the first time that they won't be in the same class," she said.

"It's a big step for them, and that seems good to me. So, like for any student on their first day back at school, they had a lot of expectations about their new classmates, their teachers, about what they were going to wear for their first day."

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HMY Victoria and Albert (1899)
HMY Victoria and Albert was a royal yacht of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.The yacht was designed by the Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy Sir William White, launched in 1899 and ready for service in 1901.This was the third yacht to be named Victoria and Albert and she was fitted with steam engines fired by Belleville water-tube boilers. She served four sovereigns, and was ...
HMY Victoria and Albert
Three British Royal Yachts have been named HMY Victoria and Albert after the British Monarch and her husband: HMY Victoria and Albert (1843) was a twin paddle steamer launched 25 April 1843, later renamed Osborne. HMY Victoria and Albert (1855), a 360-foot steamer launched 16 January 1855. HMY Victoria and Albert (1899) completed in 1901.
HMY Victoria and Albert (1855)
HMY Victoria and Albert, a 360-foot (110 m) steamer launched on 16 January 1855, was a royal yacht of the sovereign of the United Kingdom until 1900, owned and operated by the Royal Navy.She displaced 2,390 tons, and could make 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) on her paddles. There were 240 crew. Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Abdulaziz, emperor of the Ottoman ...
Victoria and Albert [Osborne], HMY
first British steam-propelled royal yacht; The Queen and Prince Consort made considerable use of this yacht with over twenty voyages to ports around the UK as well as a couple of visits to the Continent. In 1854 the name was changed to 'Osborne' after Queen Victoria's country house on the Isle of Wight. The yacht remained in service until 1867 and was broken up the following year.
H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert (1899)
H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert was the third royal yacht to bear that name. Contents. 1 Service; 2 Captains; 3 See Also; 4 Footnotes; Service. Recommissioned 17 June, 1919. Captains. Dates of appointment given: Captain The Hon. Hedworth Lambton, 1 April, 1901 (as Commodore, Second Class)
Charting the course for Queen Victoria's Royal Yacht
A chart case from the Her Majesty's Yacht Victoria and Albert (II), containing 284 charts, covering the entire globe, and demonstrating The British Admiralty...
Photograph of HMY Victoria and Albert
This week's photograph is of HMY Victoria and Albert: This royal yacht was the predecessor of HMY Britannia and served from 1901 throughout the reigns of Edward VII, George V and George VI. Built at Pembroke Dock and launched in 1899, she was completed in the summer 1901, seven months after the death of Queen Victoria.
The Interior of the Royal Yacht, Victoria and Albert II: The Prince's
A watercolour depicting an interior view of the Princes writing and dressing-room on the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert II. Signed with initials in monogram at bottom right, and signed and dated at bottom left.Queen Victorias second royal yacht was launched in 1855. Its interiors were largely designed by Prince Albert, and the Queen commissioned a sequence of watercolours depicting the yachts ...
RCIN 920293
dated 1864. RCIN 920293. From the time of Charles II Royal Yachts had effectively functioned as 'floating State Apartments' with lavish rooms decorated for royal comfort and ceremony. However, when the Victoria and Albert II was built, Queen Victoria hoped it might also feel like a 'home from home'. She spurned the gilt and ornately carved ...
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The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht 'Victoria and Albert' inspecting the Fleet - The Graphic 1873.jpg 1,024 × 702; 210 KB. The Passing of a Great Queen.jpg 1,000 × 710; 541 KB. The Royal Yacht off Margate, Night of March 5th 1863 RMG PU6574.tiff 4,800 × 3,535; 48.55 MB.
HMY Victoria and Albert III with HIMY Standart, Copenhagen, 1902
HMY Victoria and Albert III and, in the distance, HIMY Standart, moored with other vessels, in the roads, Copenhagen; in the foreground is a cobbled quay with railingsThe Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert III was launched in 1899 after Queen Victoria had lobbied Parliament for a more modern yacht that would outdo its imperial rivals in Russia and Germany.
PDF The Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert II
When the ship was launched by Lady Milford on Tuesday 16th January 1855 her name had been changed to Victoria and Albert, and she was commissioned on 3rd March the same year. The Royal Yacht had a length of 300 feet, beam of 40 feet 3 inches, a draught of 16 feet 3 inches and displaced 2470 tons. The two wooden paddles which propelled her were ...
The History of The Royal Yacht Britannia
Britannia's predecessor was the Victoria & Albert III - the first Royal Yacht not to be powered by sail. It was built for Queen Victoria, but she never stepped on board, concerned about the yacht's stability. King Edward VII did sail on the Victoria & Albert, mainly in local waters and the Mediterranean. Having served four sovereigns over 38 ...
HMY Victoria and Albert (1843)
HMY Victoria and Albert was a twin-paddle steamer launched 25 April 1843. She functioned as a royal yacht of the sovereign of the United Kingdom, owned and operated by the Royal Navy, and was the first of three royal yachts to be named Victoria and Albert.She was laid down in 1842 at Pembroke Dock and was designed by William Symonds.She measured 1,034 tons burthen, carried two guns, and was ...
HMY Victoria and Albert (1899)
HMY Victoria and Albert was a royal yacht of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. The yacht was designed by the Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy Sir William White, launched in 1899 and ready for service in 1901. This was the third yacht to be named Victoria and Albert and she was fitted with steam engines fired by Belleville water-tube boilers. She served four sovereigns, and was ...
HMS Victoria and Albert (1843)
We 4 August 1847. The Royal squadron to accompany Her Majesty to Scotland will consist of the Royal yachts Victoria and Albert and Fairy, Captain Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, G.C.H., the Birkenhead iron steam troopship, Commander Ingram; the Undine steam yacht, Master Commander Allen; the Garland steam vessel, Master Commander Luke Smithett; and ...
HMY Victoria and Albert (1899)
Royal yacht HMY Victoria and Albert, the third ship of the Royal Navy to carry the name, was built in 1899 in Pembroke Dock, Wales. She was commissioned at Portsmouth shortly after Queen Victoria's death in 1901, becoming the official royal yacht of King Edward VII. A beautiful ship, the splendor of her elegant lines and opulent furnishings ...
Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert
1855 The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert was built at Pembroke Dockyard, constructed of wood, and was propelled by paddle-wheels with machinery made by Messrs. Penn. 1897 A new royal yacht, also Victoria and Albert, was laid down at Pembroke Dockyard towards the end of 1897. 1899 Named and launched by H.R.H. the Duchess of York.
HMY Alberta
HMY Alberta was a royal yacht of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.She was built by Pembroke Dock and launched in 1863.. Built as a tender to the larger royal yacht HMY Victoria and Albert, Alberta made a number of voyages carrying Queen Victoria and other members of her royal family. She was particularly used after the acquisition of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight as a summer home, and ...
The Commander's Boat's Crew, Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert'
Description. Photograph of eight men and nine Ship's Boys on board the Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert'. The portrait includes J. Grant (Quartermaster) and Leach (Master at Arms), on the far right, holding his hat. The younger men appear to be engaged in various types of rope work. The Union flag hangs in the background.
Royal yacht Victoria & Albert (1855)
Royal yacht Victoria & Albert (1855) Scale 1:48. Plan shows the hold and sections of the royal yacht Victoria & Albert (1855). The drawing bears the signature of Henry Cradock [Master Shipwright at Portsmouth Dockyard 1862-1869]. There are tears on the right hand edge of the drawing.
Victoria and Albert (1843); Royal/ceremonial vessel; Yacht; Paddle
The 'Victoria and Albert' was the first British steam-propelled royal yacht. Designed by Sir William Symonds, Chief Surveyor of the Navy, it had a wooden hull and measured 200 feet in length by 33 feet in the beam with a tonnage of 1034 builder's measurement. Launched at Pembroke dock on 26th April 1843, it was propelled by a twin set of ...
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List of royal yachts of the United Kingdom
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