Museums · South West England
Britannia Royal Naval College
Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, also known as Dartmouth, is the naval academy of the United Kingdom and the initial officer training academy of the Royal Navy. It is located on a hill overloo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, also known as Dartmouth, is the naval academy of the United Kingdom and the initial officer training academy of the Royal Navy. It is located on a hill overlooking the port of Dartmouth, Devon, England. Royal Naval officer training has taken place in Dartmouth since 1863. The buildings of the current campus were completed in 1905. Earlier students lived in two wooden hulks moored in the River Dart. Since 1998, BRNC has been the sole centre for Royal Naval officer training.
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From the Wikipedia article
Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, also known as Dartmouth, is the naval academy of the United Kingdom and the initial officer training academy of the Royal Navy. It is located on a hill overlooking the port of Dartmouth, Devon, England. Royal Naval officer training has taken place in Dartmouth since 1863. The buildings of the current campus were completed in 1905. Earlier students lived in two wooden hulks moored in the River Dart. Since 1998, BRNC has been the sole centre for Royal Naval officer training.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3572, -3.5828
- Established
- 1863
- Official site
- www.devonmuseums.net
Sources
- wikipedia: Britannia Royal Naval College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Britannia Royal Naval College?
- Britannia Royal Naval College is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.3572°, -3.5828°.
- When was Britannia Royal Naval College built?
- Britannia Royal Naval College dates to 1863.