Step Aboard HMS Alliance: The Last WWII British Submarine

Portsmouth's HMS Alliance: A Journey Through Time Portsmouth, UK – A recent video tour of the HMS Alliance submarine museum in Portsmouth has brought renewed attention to this significant historical site. The museum features the HMS Alliance, the last surviving British World War II submarine, offering a unique glimpse into naval history. The video, taken by an amateur historian, shows the impressive exterior and interior of the submarine. Viewers are taken on a journey through the vessel's engine room, crew quarters, and other compartments. The author highlights the intricate machinery and cramped living conditions, providing a sense of what life aboard a WWII submarine must have been like. "I was in there for about ten minutes, and I cannot imagine what it was like being there for longer than that," says the video's creator, Gary Wadsworth, in his video. "There are so many switches and buttons and levers and gauges, I just don't understand how anyone knew what they were doing." The HMS Alliance is not just a museum piece; it's a testament to the courage and resilience of the sailors who served aboard her. The museum offers visitors a chance to learn about the submarine's wartime service and its subsequent restoration. The video tour serves as a valuable addition to the museum's educational resources, allowing a wider audience to experience this piece of history.