"HMS King George V", at that time in Gladstone dry dock. This proved to be my only ship and my home for the next 2 years. WHERE DID I GO: The ship recommissioned after the refit in July ...

HMS King George V, the most advanced British battleship of World War II, was initially held in reserve to avoid submarine threats during Germany’s aggressive commerce raiding. The sinking of HMS ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The story of King George V and his parrot goes as follows: When the ...