Spithead fleet reviews down the years | Nostalgia

By Debz Croker
Published 14th Jul 2021, 18:45 GMT
HMS Indomitable lit up for the coronation fleet review at Spithead in 1953. Picture: Avaon DaviesHMS Indomitable lit up for the coronation fleet review at Spithead in 1953. Picture: Avaon Davies
HMS Indomitable lit up for the coronation fleet review at Spithead in 1953. Picture: Avaon Davies
Because of the need for a natural large, sheltered and deep anchorage, UK fleet reviews have usually been held at Spithead, although Southend, Torbay, the Firth of Clyde and some overseas ports have also hosted reviews.

We think the first was in June 1346 before Edward III sailed to war with France.

Today we look back at some more recent ones. Click here to see all the pictures in this gallery.

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