General Naval History/Technical Topics

These institutions do not undertake research on behalf of the enquirer. However, they will be able to supply the enquirer with the details of a professional researcher along with their areas of expertise. Please note that charges may be incurred for the services of a researcher.

Ministry of Defence Admiralty Library
Mezzanine 3
3-5 Great Scotland Yard
LONDON SW1A 2HW

National Maritime Museum
Greenwich
LONDON SE10 9NF
Tel: (0181) 858 4422
Fax: (0181) 312 6632
http://www.nmm.ac.uk

Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road
LONDON SE1 6HZ
http://www.iwm.org.uk/

Public Records Office
Ruskin Avenue
Kew
Richmond
SURREY TW9 4DU
Tel: (0181) 876 3444

Please note that charges may be incurred at these institutions. You are advised to enquire at the appropriate institution before proceeding.

Naval Museums Personnel (Service Records)

The Royal Navy Museum
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
HANTS PO1 3LR
Tel: (02392) 727562
Fax: (02392) 875806
http://www.royalnavalmuseum.org/

Royal Naval Submarine Museum
Haslar Jetty Road
Gosport
HANTS PO12 1NS
http://www.rnsubmus.co.uk/

All Officers/All Ratings prior to 1950:

Common Services (R) 2a
Navy Search
Room 15
Ministry of Defence
Bourne Avenue
Hayes
MIDDLESEX UB3 1RF

Royal Marines Museum
Eastney Barracks
Southsea
Hants PO4 9PX Fleet Air Arm Museum
RNAS Yeovilton
Yeovilton
SOMERSET BA22 8HT
http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/

Hostilities only/All Ratings 1950 to date:

Naval Pay & Pensions (Accounts)
AFPAA (Centurion)
Centurion Building
Grange Road
Gosport
HANTS PO13 9XA
Tel: (02392) 702224/702317
Fax: (02392) 702211

For further assistance or any other enquiries please write to the British Navy Staff at the address below.

British Navy Staff
The British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington
DC 20008