Tuesday June 28, 2005 Vessels assembled off Spithead at Portsmouth during the Review of the Fleet. As well as warships from navies around the world, the gathered vessels include tall ships, lifeboats, cruise liners and representatives from all sectors of the maritime industry. See PA Story SEA Trafalgar. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Chris Young/PA

placeholder image — Tuesday June 28, 2005 Vessels assembled off Spithead at Portsmouth during the Review of the Fleet. As well as warships from navies around the world, the gathered vessels include tall ships, lifeboats, cruise liners and representatives from all sectors of the maritime industry. See PA Story SEA Trafalgar. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Chris Young/PA

14 photos from Naval Fleet Reviews over the years

By Deborah Croker

Retro Specialist

Published 2nd May 2022, 15:06 BST

Here’s an interesting mixture of Royal Navy reviews over the years to enjoy.

Included in this selection are the 1902, 1924 and 1952 Naval Fleet Reviews off Spithead.

HMS Surprise lit up for the Coronation Fleet Review at Spithead in 1953. Picture: Avaon Davies

13. Coronation Fleet Review 1953

HMS Surprise lit up for the Coronation Fleet Review at Spithead in 1953. Picture: Avaon Davies Photo: The News archive