Hear the story of the 5 ships that have been called Ark Royal starting with the first one of 1586 that was the flagship of the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. A WW1 Seaplane carrier. A WWII aircraft carrier that the Germans famously reported sunk on several occasions. The post war carrier that starred in the BBC Documentary ‘Sailor’ and finally the last Ark Royal that carried the Harrier in its various guises.
The Speaker: Rear Admiral David Snelson CB FNI
For more information please contact: [email protected]
Located in the Clubhouse. There is a pre-order facility for food (by email to [email protected] no later than 7 days prior). Food is from 17.45.
All are welcome (RAeS membership is not required). There is an entry donation of £5.00 (please use card
payment) at the door. This donation is not expected from those under the age of 21 or holders of a current Student Union card. Certificates of Attendance for C.Eng or CPD purposes are available on request.
Rear Admiral David Snelson CB FNI has a background steeped in the maritime world, serving in the Royal Navy for 37 years, initially training as a fighter controller and bridge watch-keeper. During his time as a junior officer in 1978 he served in HMS Ark Royal IV. Later in his career he commanded 2 destroyers and the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal V. In 2003 he was the UK Task Force Commander for the second Gulf War.
He left the RN in 2006 to become the Chief Harbour Master of the Port of London. He also worked for the Port of Milford Haven and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
David is interested in British maritime history as well as keenly following contemporary maritime affairs and their contribution to our modern interconnected world.
David is an Elder Brother of Trinity House, an Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a Fellow of the Nautical Institute. He was made a Companion of the Bath in the 2004 New Year’s honours list and was awarded the Legion of Merit by the US government in 2005.
Plan your visit
Date
19 February from 6.45pm
Tickets
Book by email to [email protected]
Getting Here
Free parking at Campbell Gate entrance, off Brooklands Road. Postcode for SatNav is KT13 0QN. What3words: unions.added.finishing.
Event is in the Clubhouse.
Accessibility
Step-free access around site Assistance dogs only are admitted on site. Accessibility at the Museum >
Contact
Booking and enquries by email to [email protected]
