H.M. Dockyard Portsmouth, Royal Navy

H.M. DOCKYARD PORTSMOUTH, ROYAL NAVY

History: The Dockyard built ships between 1497-1967. HMS Victory was hoever built at Chatham.

Official blazon

English

Blue; the fouled anchor of HMS Victory gold charged with the arms of the City of Portsmouth (a mullet and a crescent silver).

Origin/meaning

Nelson's HMS Victory is still on display at the Dockyard. The Badge was approved in 1968.

Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admirality Ship Badges by T.P. Stopford.

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