Public Tours start from a convenient pick-up point in Dartmouth town. In a manageable group size, you will be taken to the College by coach for a walking tour, which lasts approximately 2 ¼ hours.

Is Dartmouth Naval College open to the public?

With an intriguing heritage spanning over 150 years, Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth is an essential place to visit for any Devon visitor with an interest in British history. Guided Public Tours of Britannia Royal Naval College are available throughout the year. Up to date availability is listed below.

Did the Prince of Wales go to Dartmouth?

On 8 March 1971, he flew himself to the Royal Air Force College Cranwell to train as a jet pilot. After the passing-out parade that September, he embarked on a naval career and enrolled in a six-week course at the Royal Naval College Dartmouth.

Who designed Dartmouth naval college?

Sir Aston Webb
Prior to this there had been a Royal Naval Academy (later Royal Naval College) at Portsmouth from 1733 to 1837. The shore-based college at Dartmouth was designed by Sir Aston Webb and was completed in 1905.

What do Royal Navy officers do?

Officers are the managers of the Royal Navy. They lead teams of ratings on operations, make important decisions and take responsibility for their department. It takes hard work, dedication and a sense of adventure to become an officer in the Royal Navy. All roles within the Royal Navy are open to both men and women.

What qualifications do you need to be in the Royal Navy?

If you can do that, you can begin your Royal Navy journey….Criminal convictions

  • Complete a full Security Check.
  • Declare all previous convictions, both spent and unspent.
  • Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if you’re applying to the medical branch, gaining a suitability certificate where appropriate.

Which Royals went to Dartmouth?

King George V and King George VI were naval cadets at Dartmouth. The first “significant encounter” between Prince Philip of Greece and the then Princess Elizabeth took place at Dartmouth in July 1939, where Philip was a naval cadet. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York also attended Dartmouth.

What is the Navy equivalent of Sandhurst?

The Britannia Royal Naval College
The Britannia Royal Naval College is the Officer Training College for the Royal Navy. It is equivalent to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and RAF College Cranwell.

Is 27 too old to join the Navy?

Military Maximum Age Requirements: Navy Age Limit: 34 for active duty, 39 for Navy Reserve. Marine Corps Age Limit: 29 for active duty and Marine Corps Reserve. Air Force Age Limit: 39 for active duty and Guard, 38 for Air Force Reserve. Coast Guard Age Limit: 27 for active duty, 39 for Coast Guard Reserve.

Can I join the Royal Navy at 40?

You can join the Royal Navy if you’re aged 16 to 39, dependent on the role you choose. The shortest Royal Navy career is four years, but you can choose to serve up to 22 years and beyond, depending on the needs of the Service. If you’re too young to apply, you can join the Sea Cadets.

What is the Royal Naval College Dartmouth known for?

Britannia Royal Naval College. Dartmouth. The College’s contribution to defence today is as relevant as ever, through Initial Officer Training, enduring leadership training, and support to Defence Diplomacy outputs through the training of International officers.

What’s in the museum at Dartmouth?

The Museum explores the history of Officer Training at Dartmouth. A fine collection of French prisoner of war bone ship models, two of these representing HMS Britannia. These were fashioned from bone from the prisoners’ daily ration of mutton. The late L.J. Cadbury built up the core of this fine collection.

What is the Britannia Museum at Dartmouth?

The Britannia Museum is housed in one of the former Cadet Gunrooms and was opened in 1999 by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. The Museum explores the history of Officer Training at Dartmouth. A fine collection of French prisoner of war bone ship models, two of these representing HMS Britannia.

What is the history of officer training in Dartmouth?

Dartmouth has been associated with the training of potential officers since 1863 when the warship, HMS Britannia, arrived in Dartmouth to be the Officer Training College. The Britannia Museum is housed in one of the former Cadet Gunrooms and was opened in 1999 by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.