Living the Dream, Serving the Queen

For over 400 years the Royal Navy has been the pride of the British Isles, but it wouldn't be the organisation it is today without the people who make up the crews of these ships and establishments.
Here is a collection of over a dozen stories from people who have served their time in the Royal Navy and now recollect their experiences serving their country in the senior service. From the 1950s boy sailor to the sailors who currently serve, we read about the runs ashore, the lifelong friendships, the funny stories, near incidents and the ships they served on.

-What happened in New York harbour when a boat was taking crew to shore?
-Who caused a huge tailback of traffic outside Faslane naval base?
-What did Prince Philip whisper to a Chief Petty Officer during an inspection?
-Which submariner saved a man from certain death from electrocution only to be snubbed later?

These stories plus much more will help the reader understand why matelots, when asked how they are, reply with, "I'm living the dream, serving the Queen!"