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It cares for a collection of over 2.5 million items which tell the epic story of the Royal Navy from its origins in 625 AD to today. These collections hold a breadth of material much which is unique to the Navy – figureheads, flags, aircraft, art, documentary archives, photographs, archaeological material and technology.</p> </div> <div> <div class="image-text-block image-text-block--light-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="image-text-block__container"> <div class="image-text-block__image-container image-text-block__image-container--right"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_640_x_426/public/2024-07/Three%20curators%20from%20the%20National%20Museum%20of%20the%20Royal%20Navy%20look%20over%20some%20fine%20art%20from%20the%20collection%20Credit%20NMRN%20%28002%29.webp?itok=BFuaNW9E 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_1280_x_852/public/2024-07/Three%20curators%20from%20the%20National%20Museum%20of%20the%20Royal%20Navy%20look%20over%20some%20fine%20art%20from%20the%20collection%20Credit%20NMRN%20%28002%29.webp?itok=cV-FhLad 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="426"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_640_x_426/public/2024-07/Three%20curators%20from%20the%20National%20Museum%20of%20the%20Royal%20Navy%20look%20over%20some%20fine%20art%20from%20the%20collection%20Credit%20NMRN%20%28002%29.jpg?itok=BFuaNW9E 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_1280_x_852/public/2024-07/Three%20curators%20from%20the%20National%20Museum%20of%20the%20Royal%20Navy%20look%20over%20some%20fine%20art%20from%20the%20collection%20Credit%20NMRN%20%28002%29.jpg?itok=cV-FhLad 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="640" height="426"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--image-text-block nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_640_x_426/public/2024-07/Three%20curators%20from%20the%20National%20Museum%20of%20the%20Royal%20Navy%20look%20over%20some%20fine%20art%20from%20the%20collection%20Credit%20NMRN%20%28002%29.jpg?itok=BFuaNW9E" width="640" height="426" alt="Three curators from the National Museum of the Royal Navy look over some fine art from the collection" /> </picture> </div> <div class="image-text-block__info"> <h4 class="image-text-block__title"> Explore Our Online Collection </h4> <div class="image-text-block__text"> <p>Discover our incredible range of items across the key branches of the Royal Navy including personal archives, photographs, figureheads and much more.</p> </div> <div class="image-text-block__link-container"> <a href="https://collections.nmrn.org.uk/search/simple" class="image-text-block__link"> <span class="image-text-block__link-text">Visit our Collection Portal</span> <em class="icon-arrow-right-sq image-text-block__link-icon" aria-hidden="true"></em> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="image-text-block image-text-block--transparent"> <div class="container"> <div class="image-text-block__container"> <div class="image-text-block__image-container image-text-block__image-container--left"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_640_x_426/public/2022-09/RNM-1973_275_3-Neslon-Caricature.webp?itok=l7OGrrCN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_1280_x_852/public/2022-09/RNM-1973_275_3-Neslon-Caricature.webp?itok=AT5qxn6o 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="426"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_640_x_426/public/2022-09/RNM-1973_275_3-Neslon-Caricature.png?itok=l7OGrrCN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_1280_x_852/public/2022-09/RNM-1973_275_3-Neslon-Caricature.png?itok=AT5qxn6o 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/png" width="640" height="426"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--image-text-block nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_640_x_426/public/2022-09/RNM-1973_275_3-Neslon-Caricature.png?itok=l7OGrrCN" width="640" height="426" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="image-text-block__info"> <h4 class="image-text-block__title"> Collections Access Service </h4> <div class="image-text-block__text"> <p>Interested in an item from the collection? You can book to see the collections or order a digital image by contacting our Collections Access Service.</p> </div> <div class="image-text-block__link-container"> <a href="#accordion-1007-label-1" class="image-text-block__link"> <span class="image-text-block__link-text">Contact the Collections Access Service</span> <em class="icon-arrow-right-sq image-text-block__link-icon" aria-hidden="true"></em> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="plain-text plain-text--transparent"> <div class="plain-text__container"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Visiting and Researching our Collections</h3><p class="text-align-center">As well as visiting one of our incredible ships or museums, you can also view our stored collections by booking an appointment at one of our collection stores.</p> </div> </div> <div class="content-slider content-slider--teal"> <div class="container"> <h3 class="content-slider__title"> Research Guides & Documents </h3> <div class="nmrn-slider nmrn-slider--3-column"> <div class="nmrn-slider__container"> <ul class="nmrn-slider__list"> <li class="nmrn-slider__item"> <div class="content-slide"> <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-10/Researching_Naval_Personnel.pdf" class="content-slide__link"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-08/ultor%20jolly%20roger_Claire%20Hargreaves.webp?itok=xlGqAkhw 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-08/ultor%20jolly%20roger_Claire%20Hargreaves.webp?itok=Vqqdogtt 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-08/ultor%20jolly%20roger_Claire%20Hargreaves.jpg?itok=xlGqAkhw 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-08/ultor%20jolly%20roger_Claire%20Hargreaves.jpg?itok=Vqqdogtt 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="640" height="360"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--content-slider nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-08/ultor%20jolly%20roger_Claire%20Hargreaves.jpg?itok=xlGqAkhw" width="640" height="360" alt="" /> </picture> <div class="content-slider__body"> <h4 class="content-slide__title"> Researching Naval Personnel </h4> <div class="content-slide__text"> <p><strong>Wondering how to research a naval ancestor or interested in a particular biography?</strong> </p><p>Our guide sheet provides essential tips on accessing naval records, understanding naval ranks and terms, and exploring online resources. </p><p> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nmrn-slider__item"> <div class="content-slide"> <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2023-12/Research%20Guide%20-%20Identifying%20Ships%20Hardware.pdf" class="content-slide__link"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/RNM%201983_1283%20paravane.webp?itok=OXDp0Nqk 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-06/RNM%201983_1283%20paravane.webp?itok=s6lsdqs3 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/RNM%201983_1283%20paravane.jpg?itok=OXDp0Nqk 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-06/RNM%201983_1283%20paravane.jpg?itok=s6lsdqs3 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="640" height="360"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--content-slider nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/RNM%201983_1283%20paravane.jpg?itok=OXDp0Nqk" width="640" height="360" alt="" /> </picture> <div class="content-slider__body"> <h4 class="content-slide__title"> Identifying Ship's Hardware </h4> <div class="content-slide__text"> <p><strong>Want to learn more about that intriguing piece of ship's hardware in your collection? </strong></p><p>Our guide sheet will help you identify it and discover its purpose.</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nmrn-slider__item"> <div class="content-slide"> <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/Research%20Guide%20-%20Identifying%20Uniforms.pdf" class="content-slide__link"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/NMRN%202023_154_162_divisions.webp?itok=9yetTpT6 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-06/NMRN%202023_154_162_divisions.webp?itok=dDTPhcKe 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/NMRN%202023_154_162_divisions.jpg?itok=9yetTpT6 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-06/NMRN%202023_154_162_divisions.jpg?itok=dDTPhcKe 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="640" height="360"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--content-slider nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/NMRN%202023_154_162_divisions.jpg?itok=9yetTpT6" width="640" height="360" alt="" /> </picture> <div class="content-slider__body"> <h4 class="content-slide__title"> Identifying Naval Uniforms </h4> <div class="content-slide__text"> <p><strong>Want to identify an old naval uniform or learn about its significance?</strong></p><p>Our guide sheet offers valuable insights and resources to help you explore this fascinating subject.</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nmrn-slider__item"> <div class="content-slide"> <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/Research%20Guide%20-%20Identifying%20People%20%26%20Ships.pdf" class="content-slide__link"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/RMM%202013_83_72_dauntless.webp?itok=anlaeCqZ 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-06/RMM%202013_83_72_dauntless.webp?itok=sp5u6WCZ 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/RMM%202013_83_72_dauntless.jpg?itok=anlaeCqZ 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-06/RMM%202013_83_72_dauntless.jpg?itok=sp5u6WCZ 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="640" height="360"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--content-slider nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-06/RMM%202013_83_72_dauntless.jpg?itok=anlaeCqZ" width="640" height="360" alt="" /> </picture> <div class="content-slider__body"> <h4 class="content-slide__title"> Identifying People & Ships </h4> <div class="content-slide__text"> <p><strong>Identifying individuals in photographs or artworks can be challenging. </strong></p><p>Our guide sheet provides you with the tools you need to help with identification. </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nmrn-slider__item"> <div class="content-slide"> <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/Research%20Guide%20-%20Identifying%20Artists.pdf" class="content-slide__link"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-07/RNM%202015_175_6%20Callo.webp?itok=9wnna3lI 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-07/RNM%202015_175_6%20Callo.webp?itok=JsFK14JE 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-07/RNM%202015_175_6%20Callo.jpg?itok=9wnna3lI 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2024-07/RNM%202015_175_6%20Callo.jpg?itok=JsFK14JE 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="640" height="360"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--content-slider nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2024-07/RNM%202015_175_6%20Callo.jpg?itok=9wnna3lI" width="640" height="360" alt="" /> </picture> <div class="content-slider__body"> <h4 class="content-slide__title"> Identifying Artists </h4> <div class="content-slide__text"> <p><strong>Identify your painting's artist by checking for a signature or monogram.</strong> These are often found in the bottom corners or on the back. Some artists hide their mark within the artwork itself. </p><p>Use our guide to learn more.</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nmrn-slider__item"> <div class="content-slide"> <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/Research%20Guide%20-%20Identifying%20Weaponry.pdf" class="content-slide__link"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2023-11/Negative%20No%20Fairey%20Swordfish_184.webp?itok=gtrmCgKC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2023-11/Negative%20No%20Fairey%20Swordfish_184.webp?itok=BRxZJmsp 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="640" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2023-11/Negative%20No%20Fairey%20Swordfish_184.jpg?itok=gtrmCgKC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/image_card_1280_x_720/public/2023-11/Negative%20No%20Fairey%20Swordfish_184.jpg?itok=BRxZJmsp 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="640" height="360"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--content-slider nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_card_640_x_360/public/2023-11/Negative%20No%20Fairey%20Swordfish_184.jpg?itok=gtrmCgKC" width="640" height="360" alt="A black and white image of to Swordfish aircraft flying" /> </picture> <div class="content-slider__body"> <h4 class="content-slide__title"> Identifying Weaponry </h4> <div class="content-slide__text"> <p><strong>Investigating weaponry requires utmost caution. </strong>Your safety and the safety of others must always be prioritized. </p><p>Our research guide provides essential information to help you approach this topic responsibly.</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="nmrn-slider__controls"> <button class="nmrn-slider__control nmrn-slider__control--left" data-scroll-direction="left" disabled tabindex="-1"> <em class="icon-arrow-left" aria-hidden="true"></em> <span class="visually-hidden">show previous slide</span> </button> <button class="nmrn-slider__control nmrn-slider__control--right" data-scroll-direction="right" tabindex="-1"> <em class="icon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></em> <span class="visually-hidden">show next slide</span> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="full-width-image-panel"> <div class="full-width-image-panel__image"> <picture class="nmrn-image__container-full"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_1280_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.webp?itok=DuVfhuae 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_2560_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.webp?itok=3kEzvxca 2x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1280" height="852"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_680_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.webp?itok=UOX2C3Ly 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_1280_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.webp?itok=DuVfhuae 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/webp" width="680" height="453"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_1280_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.jpg?itok=DuVfhuae 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_2560_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.jpg?itok=3kEzvxca 2x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1280" height="852"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_680_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.jpg?itok=UOX2C3Ly 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_1280_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.jpg?itok=DuVfhuae 2x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="680" height="453"/> <img loading="eager" class="nmrn-image nmrn-image--full-container-width nmrn-content-image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/full_container_width_image_680_x_h/public/2022-08/Ask%20the%20archive.jpg?itok=UOX2C3Ly" width="680" height="453" alt="Archive" /> </picture> </div> <div class="full-width-image-panel__box full-width-image-panel__box--dark-blue"> <h4 class="full-width-image-panel__title">Gift an item to the collection</h4> <div class="full-width-image-panel__copy"><p>We’re always grateful for items being given to the museum. Please complete our Object Donation Form and submit to acquisitions@nmrn.org.uk or post to The Collections Team, The National Museum of the Royal Navy, HM Naval Base (PP66), Portsmouth, PO1 3NH. See our guides section for more information on the type of material we collect and the acquisition process.</p><p>Until you have received confirmation from us, please withhold from sending any items to us.</p></div> <div class="full-width-image-panel__link-container"> <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-11/NMRN%20Object%20Donation%20Form%20V3.pdf" class="full-width-image-panel__link"> Complete our Object Donation Form <em class="icon-arrow-right-sq full-width-image-panel__link-icon" aria-hidden="true"></em> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-container "> <h3 class="accordion-container__title" id="accordion-1007"> Collections Portal - Guides </h3> <div class="accordion-container__accordion"> <div class="accordion__group"> <h4 class="accordion"> <button type="button" aria-expanded="false" class="accordion__trigger" aria-controls="accordion-1007-panel-0" id="accordion-1007-label-0"> <span class="accordion__title"> Using the Collections Portal </span> <em class="accordion__icon icon-plus-circle" aria-hidden="true"></em> </button> </h4> <div id="accordion-1007-panel-0" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-1007-label-0" class="accordion__panel"> <div> <p>The <a class="link-red" href="https://collections.nmrn.org.uk/search/simple">Collections Portal</a> allows users to search the vast majority of the collections held by the National Museum of the Royal Navy. </p><p>If you want to browse some of the collection highlights you can use the tiles on the home screen to see some of the popular collections and current exhibitions. Clicking on one of the tiles will take you to the Results screen where you can see more details about each object.</p><div class="align-center"> <img class="nmrn-content-image" loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/editor_image/public/2022-10/collections-screenshot.PNG?itok=a8sYIAoF" width="1178" height="463" alt="collections-portal-screenshot" class="nmrn-content-image--editor nmrn-content-image"> </div> <p>There are various ways to search the collections. Use the Simple Search box to enter a general term or the name of an object, place or person you are interested in finding out more about and click on Search. Advanced and Expert searches allow you to refine your searches and sort the order of the results. More detailed help around searching and selecting records can be found once you are in the portal by clicking on the Help symbol on the top right of the screen.</p><p>You can print, download and email selected records using the Action buttons. More information about Using Images and Requesting Items from the Collection can be found on this page and in the Collection Guide on the portal.</p><p>We are always working to add to and improve our collections information as well as cataloguing recent acquisitions so do check back to see what is new.</p><p> </p> </div> </div> <h4 class="accordion"> <button type="button" aria-expanded="false" class="accordion__trigger" aria-controls="accordion-1007-panel-1" id="accordion-1007-label-1"> <span class="accordion__title"> How can I view the collections? </span> <em class="accordion__icon icon-plus-circle" aria-hidden="true"></em> </button> </h4> <div id="accordion-1007-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-1007-label-1" class="accordion__panel"> <div> <p>The Collections Access Service is here to help you get closer to the collections. If you would like to view an item in person or get a digital copy, where it isn’t available on the Collections Portal, please e-mail the service on <a href="mailto:collections.research@nmrn.org.uk">collections.research@nmrn.org.uk</a>. Please include the object number, from the Collections Portal in your email.</p><p><strong>Booked Appointments</strong></p><p>If you would like to view the items in person, our research rooms are open as follows (not including Bank Holidays):</p><ul><li>Storehouse 12, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – Fridays 10-4, closed for lunch 12-1</li><li>Cobham Hall, Fleet Air Arm Museum – Second & Fourth Thursday of the month 10:30-1</li></ul><p>Booking must be made and confirmed at least one week in advance. Please include your preferred dates, though specific slots cannot be guaranteed.</p><p>We are privileged to hold a wealth of material in the collections. We will aim to make as much of the collections available to view as possible. However, at times some collections may be inaccessible for various reasons. You will be made aware of this at the time of request. At times we may ask you to prioritise the most relevant items if the request is extensive.</p><p>Please also note photographs are not available to physically browse through due to varying formats and controlled storage conditions. They can, however, be made available through our digitisation on demand service. </p><p><strong>Digitisation on Demand Service</strong></p><p>If you can’t come in person, not to worry, we also offer a Digitisation on Demand service for a fee. Charges are outlined below:<br> </p><div class="nmrn-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Prices (£)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Processing Fee</td><td>£20</td></tr><tr><td>Flat Archive/Photograph Item (per page)</td><td>Under A3 - £20<br>Over A3 - £50</td></tr><tr><td>Bound Archive/Photo Album</td><td>Under A3 - £100<br>Over A3 - £300</td></tr><tr><td>Small Object</td><td>£100</td></tr><tr><td>Large Object</td><td>Per Request</td></tr><tr><td>Film & Sound</td><td>Per Request</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p> </p><p><strong>Virtual Reading Room Appointments</strong></p><p>If you aren’t sure whether you want a either of the above we now offer introductory virtual reading room appointments. These are chargeable at £20 for an appointment over Zoom up to 40 minutes. During these our Collections Team will facilitate a preview of your requests items, recommended max of 10 items, which should allow you to better understand if you then want to view the items in person or request for them to be digitised. Enquirer through our Collections Access Service for more details.</p> </div> </div> <h4 class="accordion"> <button type="button" aria-expanded="false" class="accordion__trigger" aria-controls="accordion-1007-panel-2" id="accordion-1007-label-2"> <span class="accordion__title"> Using images of the collection </span> <em class="accordion__icon icon-plus-circle" aria-hidden="true"></em> </button> </h4> <div id="accordion-1007-panel-2" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-1007-label-2" class="accordion__panel"> <div> <p>Users are welcome to download and use any non-watermarked images in records on our Collections Portal for non-commercial and non-for-profit, under the Creative Commons model as follows:<br> <br>a. Users may share (copy and redistribute material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material). Appropriate credit must be given as ©National Museum of the Royal Navy.<br><br>b. Users must provide a link to the license, and indicate where changes were made.<br><br>c. Users may share and adapt an image in a reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the National Museum endorses the use or user.<br><br>d. Users may not use the material for commercial purposes. The National Museum considers use of the material for an academic or not-for-profit purpose to be considered non-commercial use. Commercial ventures are seen as any activities where the sole purpose is the generation of income for the individual, company or organisation.<br><br>e. If users remix, transform or build on the material, they must distribute their contributions under the same license as the original. No additional restrictions can be applied that legally or technically restrict users from doing anything the license permits. See https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ for more details.<br><br>Any image which is watermarked or found elsewhere on the National Museum’s portal and websites may be subject to copyright and other third party rights, and is not currently available to use. If you would like to use one of these images please contact our team on <a href="mailto:rights@nmrn.org.uk">rights@nmrn.org.uk</a>, or through the request form in the portal.</p><p>Additionally, if you would like to use any images outside of the above Creative Commons licence, for example, for commercial purposes, you must apply for an appropriate license. Charges will be applied, so please contact <a href="mailto:rights@nmrn.org.uk">rights@nmrn.org.uk</a> for more information.<br> </p> </div> </div> <h4 class="accordion"> <button type="button" aria-expanded="false" class="accordion__trigger" aria-controls="accordion-1007-panel-3" id="accordion-1007-label-3"> <span class="accordion__title"> What do you accept into the collection? </span> <em class="accordion__icon icon-plus-circle" aria-hidden="true"></em> </button> </h4> <div id="accordion-1007-panel-3" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-1007-label-3" class="accordion__panel"> <div> <p><strong>Offers are assessed on the following criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevance to the Royal Navy (Items not relevant to the RN story will not be considered)</li><li>Condition (items in poor condition are less likely to be accepted)</li><li>Provenance (the more information we know about the item the more likely we will accept it)</li><li>Historical value (We usually only accept original items and avoid accepting copies or photocopies of originals)</li><li>Potential use (Display, loan, archival research, online collections and material)</li><li>Strengthening specific areas of the collection (filling gaps in the collection)</li><li>Avoiding duplication (we are unable to accept items that we already hold examples of)</li></ul><p><strong>Decision process:</strong> We get offered hundreds of items each year and are unable to accept all offers. We assess each offer carefully at our monthly Acquisition Panel, and make decisions based on our Collecting Criteria. Once the panel has met a curator will contact you to let you know the outcome of your offer. We try to reply within 4 weeks from the panel decision.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong></p><ul><li>Offers of donation can’t be considered without images or the information asked for in the <a href="https://www.nmrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-06/NMRN%20Object%20Donation%20Form.pdf">Object Donation Form</a>.</li><li>Please <strong>do not</strong> send in items before we ask for them.</li><li>We are not able to promise that accepted donations will go on display.</li></ul><p>We only accept Service Papers and Certificates if they come in with other items relating to the named person.</p> </div> </div> <h4 class="accordion"> <button type="button" aria-expanded="false" class="accordion__trigger" aria-controls="accordion-1007-panel-4" id="accordion-1007-label-4"> <span class="accordion__title"> Borrowing items from the collection </span> <em class="accordion__icon icon-plus-circle" aria-hidden="true"></em> </button> </h4> <div id="accordion-1007-panel-4" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-1007-label-4" class="accordion__panel"> <div> <p>We are always happy to discuss loans from our collection.</p><p>We typically lend to other museums and institutions who can provide public access and are able to satisfy the required UKRG security and display conditions.</p><p>We are unable to lend items to individuals, families, institutions or groups without adequate public access, security or display conditions.</p><p>Loan requests take a minimum of 6 months to process, so please give us as much notice as possible when requesting items.</p><p><strong>Making a Loan Request:</strong></p><p><strong>Step 1: Before making a request, borrowers must be aware that we will need:</strong></p><ul><li>6 months advance notice for all UK loans</li><li>12 months advance notice for all EU + International loans</li><li>Assurance of ability to provide public access to loans</li><li>Assurance of ability to provide suitable security and display conditions for loans </li></ul><p><strong>Step 2: Research and select items</strong></p><ul><li>Contact Collections & Research Service <a href="mailto:collections.research@nmrn.org.uk"><u>collections.research@nmrn.org.uk</u></a></li><li>Discuss and select items you wish to borrow </li></ul><p><strong>Step 3: Written request</strong></p><ul><li>Make a formal request by email to <a href="mailto:loans@nmrn.org.uk">loans@nmrn.org.uk</a> or letter to <ul><li>The Head of Collections & Research, The National Museum of the Royal Navy, HM Naval Base (PP66), Portsmouth, PO1 3NH</li></ul></li></ul><p>The formal request should include:</p><ul><li>List of items requested with accession numbers</li><li>Reason for loan (exhibition / research / other)</li><li>Exhibition location and description and contribution these items will make</li><li>Exhibition dates or length of loan (please note we do not agree to permanent loans)</li><li>Insurance details</li><li>Transport details</li><li>Publication details 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