The service of remembrance was held by the HMS Royal Oak Association at St Barbara’s Church in HMS Excellent on Saturday, October 7 to remember those who lost their lives when was torpedoed by the German submarine U-47 on October 14 1939 while anchored in Scotland. Of Royal Oak's complement of 1,234 men and boys, 835 were killed that night or died later of their wounds - many of whom were from the Portsmouth area.
5. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - Standard Bearer Graham Brown and Bugler Elliott Hayward Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
6. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - The service being conducted at the Church of St Barbara Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
7. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - Families arriving at the Church of St Barbara Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
8. HMS Royal Oak
Pictured - Standard Bearer Graham Brown and Bugler Elliott Hayward Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute