South African Naval Volunteers on HMS Nelson

Here we see members of the South African Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve carrying out a combination of gas drill and pom-pom practice onboard HMS Nelson in July 1941.

Nelson to Vanguard, Warship Design and Development 1923-1945, David K Brown. A study of the design of British warships during the period of the Naval Treaties and the Second World War, written by a post-war Deputy Chief Naval Architect. A fascinating and invaluable book that greatly benefits from the expert knowledge of the author. [read full review]

How to cite this article: Rickard, J (23 September 2026), South African Naval Volunteers on HMS Nelson , https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_south_african_naval_reserve_HMS_Nelson.html

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