What happened to the yacht Britannia after it was decommissioned?
What happened to the yacht Britannia after it was decommissioned? Now retired from royal service, Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it is a visitor attraction with over 300,000 visits each year. Britannia departs Cardiff for the last time.
Who owns the Royal Yacht Britannia now?
Britannia is owned and cared for by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust. Britannia is part of the Core Collection of the National Register of Historic Vessels, the official register of the most important British ships in existence.
Does the royal family have a last name?
While the royal family generally doesn't use last names, when required on official documents and the like, the children of the late Queen Elizabeth II can use the last name Mountbatten-Windsor, a hybrid of the royal House of Windsor and the name their father, Prince Philip, assumed when he became a naturalized ...
Did the Royals get another yacht after Britannia?
A Sombre Farewell There was no immediate decision about a replacement, but the question of a new Royal Yacht became a political issue in the run up to the 1997 General Election. After the election, the new Labour Government eventually confirmed in October 1997 there would be no replacement for Britannia.
Who decided to get rid of the royal yacht Britannia?
A Sombre Farewell On 23 June 1994, John Major's Government announced there would be no refit for HMY Britannia as the costs would be too great.
Was the Britannia sink?
At 08:12 am European Eastern Time on 21 November 1916, HMHS Britannic was rocked by an explosion after hitting a mine and sank 55 minutes later. It was later revealed that the mines were planted in the Kea Channel on 21 October 1916 by SM U-73 under the command of Gustav Sieß.
Who is the CEO of the Royal Yacht Britannia?
Chief Executive - Bob Downie BA MSc From a blank sheet of paper he has developed Britannia into the UK's No.