The Whitby class frigates were the Royal Navy’s first post-war ASW specialists. This guide covers all six Type 12 ships, their design, Cold War service, and legacy.

The Tiger class light cruisers were the last of their kind in the Royal Navy. This guide covers HMS Tiger, Lion and Blake, their Cold War service, helicopter conversions, and final years...

The Rothesay class frigates were Cold War anti-submarine ships that served the Royal Navy from 1960 to the late 1980s. This guide covers their design, Falklands War service, and enduring legacy.

The Type 21 Amazon class frigates served the Royal Navy from the 1970s to the 1990s. This guide covers all eight ships, their Falklands War actions, Cold War service, and later careers...

The Sandown class minehunters were purpose-built for mine warfare. This guide covers all 12 ships in the class, their technology, operations and legacy as they leave Royal Navy service.

The Tribal class frigates were built for overseas patrols and Cold War duties. This guide covers all seven ships, their design, service history, and their place in Royal Navy tradition.

The County class destroyers were the Royal Navy’s first missile-armed warships. This comprehensive guide covers all eight ships, their design, Falklands War service, and their role as pioneers of the modern fleet.

The Leander class frigates were the backbone of the Royal Navy during the Cold War. This guide covers all 26 ships, their design, Falklands service, and long careers at home and abroad.

The Type 22 Broadsword class frigates were built for Cold War anti-submarine warfare but evolved into heavily armed multi-role warships. This comprehensive guide covers all 14 ships, their design, service and legacy.

The Type 45 Daring class destroyers are the Royal Navy’s most advanced air defence warships. This guide covers all six ships, their design, service history, and their vital role in protecting Britain’s...

The Type 42 destroyers were the Royal Navy’s air defence backbone from the 1970s to the 2010s. This comprehensive guide covers all 14 ships, their design, Falklands War service and global legacy.

The Albion class amphibious assault ships are the Royal Navy’s modern LPDs, capable of carrying Royal Marines, vehicles and landing craft. This guide covers the design, service and legacy of HMS Albion...

The Fearless class were the Royal Navy’s first purpose-built amphibious assault ships. This guide covers the design, history and service of HMS Fearless and HMS Intrepid, including their decisive role in the...

The Queen Elizabeth class carriers are the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy. This guide explores HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, their design, service and global importance.

The Invincible class carriers were the backbone of the Royal Navy during the Cold War and beyond. This guide explores the design, history and service of HMS Invincible, Illustrious and Ark Royal,...

The Implacable class carriers combined heavy protection with larger air groups, making them among the most capable Royal Navy carriers of the Second World War. This guide explores their design, service and...

The Illustrious class aircraft carriers were built with armoured flight decks that revolutionised naval aviation. This guide explores their design, ships, operational history and long-lasting impact on the Royal Navy.

Discover the Colossus class: Royal Navy light fleet carriers built in wartime and repurposed across the globe. This in-depth overview covers their design, operational history and long-lasting impact.

The Centaur class carriers were the Royal Navy’s final light fleet carriers, bridging the gap between wartime ships and modern carrier designs. This in-depth guide explores the design, history and service of...

The Audacious class aircraft carriers were built to meet the challenges of modern naval aviation. This in-depth guide explores the design, ships, service history and legacy of HMS Eagle and HMS Ark...