The Exeter, accompanied by the destroyer HMS Encounter and American destroyer USS Pope, steered east, but on the morning of 1 March they confronted three heavy Japanese cruisers and were also sunk.

Watch HMS Prince of Wales in stunning motion as it sails gracefully under the iconic Forth Bridges in this captivating timelapse. A perfect blend of naval engineering and architectural beauty ...

In August 1768, under the command of then-Lieutenant James Cook, HMS Endeavour and her crew set sail for Tahiti to observe the transit of Venus - before opening sealed orders for a secret assignment.