Is the royal navy gay

She had seen some of the interviews I had given in the past and wanted my participation. ClankyPencil , Jan 11, My understanding from Dad who once mentioned that he served in WWII with a guy 'who batted for the other side so I kept my distance' [his words, not mine] is that 'blind eyes were turned'.

Spirit of Dunkirk , Jan 11, Callisto likes this. I wouldn't therefore expect an outpour of exposes. Thanks ClankyPencil and SDP for your responses, exactly the kind of thing i heard too. many of us wouldn't bat an eyelid now, but what was it like for people in uniform then?

It's a long time since i read it, but from what i can remember, even though he didn't personally witness anything, it was common knowledge that it went on. Homosexuality in the Royal Navy Detail from The Guardian frigate, commanded by Lieutenant Riou, surrounded by islands of ice in the South Seas, on which she struck 24th December , in her passage to Botany Bay, with the departure of the crew in the jolly boat, published by Carington Bowles, , Yale University Lewis Walpole Library.

The Royal Navy Compass LGBT Network asked me to speak at their Navy Pride conference. For over years sexual. i have heard a few stories from veterans summed up by a 'so what? See also George Melly's memoir "Rum, Bum and Concertina" Part 2 of his "Owning Up" trilogy. The ban imposed on homosexuals serving openly in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces was lifted following a European Court of Human Rights ruling in The experiences of LGBTQ+ personnel in the Royal Navy before and after the ban on homosexuality was lifted is the subject of a short film which premieres in Portsmouth tomorrow.

Tristan Jones in his book 'Heart of Oak' which covers his time in the Royal Navy during WW2 makes a few references to the subject. SDP , Jan 11, Shiny 9th likes this. Of course the practice thereof was illegal then, but are there any contemporary references in publications to individuals in service, attitudes towards homosexuals, treatment, punishment or tolerance?

Also, whilst attitudes to these subjects have changed these days people from that era may still have the same attitude they did then. Note: my comments are based totally on what Dad mentioned nearly 40 years ago and I've not validated any of what I've stated above Army Regs etc etc so please take these comments as verbatim from some-one who was actually around at the time.

Homosexuality and the Royal Navy In recent decades, maritime and social historians have increasingly turned their attention towards the social lives of sailors. When the gay ban was in place, the Royal Navy Special Investigation Branch (SIB) was responsible for investigating criminal offences within the navy, which included being homosexual.

Discussion in ' Service Records ' started by Callisto , Jan 11, Log in or Sign up. There has always been a stigma attached to LGBT people serving in the armed forces. It seemed that as long as they kept themselves to themselves and conducted it away from eveybody else, then it was ignored.

So our LGBT reporter Freddie Wright-Jones has been speaking to openly gay veteran Thomas Bevan who came out. I suspect the attitude to this at the time was such that if you were homosexual it was kept very quiet. Social attitudes have had a significant influence on the development of the historical record.

From being banned, to serving with pride – what’s it like to be LGBT+ in the Royal Navy? Then, in March , I was contacted by a documentary producer. It was the first time in 27 years I had set foot on a Royal Navy base. I've also heard it said that if the rules prevailing at the time were actually imposed and which I understand excluded that 'class' of person from serving in the Armed Forces then anyone who wanted to avoid conscription could simply make it known they 'were "inappropriate"': might have made the recruitment process more 'interesting'!

Homosexuality within Armed Forces, WW2 Discussion in ' Service Records ' started by Callisto , Jan 11, A few passing mentions in obituaries to the proclivities of individuals who had seen war service, got me thinking. Unfortunately for those interested in LGBTQ+ maritime histories and sexuality, research can be more challenging.

Callisto , Jan 11, Interesting topic.