HMS Vanguard

Barry Jefferies outside the gates of the former Victoria Barracks, where he had joined the navy 60 years before. Right - Barry Jefferies as best man at friend's wedding in 1967

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The Vanguard in 1960 in Portsmouth Harbour, and inset, former News defence correspondent Tim King

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Sailors in the gym of HMS Nelson, c.1967, stretching out the fore topsail from HMS Victory, the sole surviving sail from the Battle of Trafalgar. The sail disappeared for a century before it was found again.

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Designed by famed architect A H Bone, this pub was situated on the corner of Flying Bull Lane. It closed in 2005 and was badly damaged in an arson attack in 2007. It is now a mixture of office space and private accommodation.

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First Sea Lord. Source: Twitter

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The sailor had been training on HMS Vanguard before raising his concerns about nuclear weapons. Pictured is HMS Vanguard as it 'vents off' as she leaves HMNB Clyde (Faslane).

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HMS Victorious leaves Portsmouth Harbour some time after 1950

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HMS Delight on the starboard quarter with HMS Dainty manoeuvring astern. Picture: Tim King

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The damaged bow of HMS Wakeful after a three-ship collision. Picture: Tim King collection.

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The weekly call by the laundry man long before dry cleaners.
Picture: Courtesy of Bob Hind

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The bow of HMS Vanguard just yards from the old customs watch house. Picture: Courtesy of Deane Clark.

HMS Vanguard - pilot's quick thinking prevented carnage | Nostalgia

HMS Vanguard with the sea-going tug Advice on the port side attempting to halt her advance into Point. Picture: Barry Cox collection.

HMS Vanguard, the ship they couldn't tame | Nostalgia

HMS Vanguard runs aground in Portsmouth Harbour after breaking loose but narrowly avoids the Still & West pub, August 4, 1960. The News PP5335

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Seen from the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour, HMS Vanguard leaves on her final voyage. Picture: Barry Cox collection

HMS Vanguard off to breakers, but not before popping to the pub... | Nostalgia

The cat's cradle of trolley bus wires outside The Wheelbarrow pub at 1 Kent Road, Southsea, Portsmouth in 1960

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The cover of Shocking Tales From Edwardian Portsmouth.

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HMS Vanguard aground in Portsmouth Harbour 60 years ago today, August 4, 1960. Picture: Roy West PP5336

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28th August 1970: An aerial view of an open air rock concert on the Isle of Wight. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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Horrified spectators flock to see the HMS Vanguard aground in Portsmouth Harbour, 1960. The News PP5336

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Former News chief photographer Roy West beside his most famous picture, HMS Vanguard after she almost ran aground at Point, Old Portsmouth.

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