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A Point of View: I See No Ships

28/07/2023

I See No Ships

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, I See No Ships

Stephen Smith asks what's to become of Britain's naval tradition.

With events in the Red Sea putting the Royal Navy in the spotlight, Stephen Smith ponders the importance of Britain's relationship with the sea.

As the size and capability of the Royal Navy is thrust into the spotlight with events in the Red Sea, Stephen Smith reflects on whether this will put an end to speculation of planned cuts to the oldest arm of the British armed forces.  

And with a spot of naval history in his family, Stephen examines why Britain's relationship with the sea, for all its flaws, is fundamental to who we are.  

Producer: Adele Armstrong 
Sound: Peter Bosher
Production coordinator: Liam Morrey
Editor:  Richard Fenton-Smith

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