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On this day in 1958, USS Skate circumnavigated the globe in 50 minutes. To accomplish this remarkable feat, the sub took a shortcut by sailing on a circular course within two miles of the North Pole. The Skate only needed to travel 12 miles to pass through all of the world’s time zones.

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RFA Argus alongside in Sembawang Dockyard, BDSSU UK ( British Defence Singapore Support Unit) yesterday, the High Commissioner to Singapore highlighted how the UK is expanding its maritime presence in the Indo-Pacific. The UK Carrier Strike Group will also visit Singapore next year. CSG25

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This is the training variant of a Ship Launched Stingray Torpedo launched from HMS MONTROSE, in what was likely her last firing. Stingray can launch up to 4 from the ship and more from a helicopter, which gives the Type 23 its anti-submarine teeth.

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On this day in 1945, the Japanese surrender marking the end of major fighting in all theatres of WW2. Royal Navy sailors from HMS Duke of York celebrate with a Fly Past a few weeks later.

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