Royal yacht

As the political landscape continues to shift, a campaign by the Telegraph to recommission the Royal Yacht Britannia has gathered momentum.

As the political landscape continues to shift, a campaign by the Telegraph to recommission the Royal Yacht Britannia has gathered momentum.

The Royal Yacht Britannia is a five-star visitor attraction in Edinburgh. Britannia welcomes over 390,000 visitors a year from all over the world.

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Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith near Edinburgh

Royal Yacht Particulars Displacement: 5,769 Tonnes, Dimensions: Length 412ft (126m), Beam 55ft (17m), Draught 15ft (4.6m) Height 123ft (37m) to top of mainmast Machinery: 2 Pametrada steam turbines, 12,000hp (8,900kW) Speed: 21.5 knots Range: 2,400 nautical miles (4,400km) Capacity: 250 guests, 1 platoon of Royal Marines Complement: 21 Officers 250 Royal Yachtsmen Built by John Brown & Co. Ltd Shipyard and launched by Queen Elizabeth II on 16 April 1953 and commissioned on 11 January…

Dine where the Queen has dined in the Officers' Wardroom on board The Royal Yacht Britannia

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The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of Britain's most popular attractions associated with the monarchy. Over the years, the Queen has welcomed heads of state and famous people from around the world to this luxurious vessel. After more than 40 years serving the Royal Family, the 60-year-old yacht was sent to Leith, Edinburgh's port area, as the centerpiece of the Britannia Visitor Centre. Once aboard, you'll learn about the history of this and other royal yachts as you explore the ship's five…

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