HMS Alliance Walk Through Tour 2019 | 4K

Full walk through tour of HMS Alliance - which is included in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ‘Full Navy Ticket’.
HMS Alliance was one of sixteen ‘A’ Class Royal Navy submarines and was commissioned into service in 1947. In 1958 she was refitted and went on to fulfil a ‘hunter-killer’ role during the Cold War.
There is a water bus (included in the Full Navy Ticket) that drops you off right next to the Alliance. Alternatively, the museum is a short walk from the Gosport ferry terminal.
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum is certainly well worth a visit if you are visiting the Portsmouth/Gosport area.
Thanks for watching :)

[@terencehawkes3933]

There is no way I could be a submariner. Its just too claustrophobic for me. Huge respect for all submariners.

[@mattwilcock8967]

That is a VERY old boat, believe me modern ones are far better

[@vitosanto3874]

The complexity of the boat defies the imagination,a tribute to the Men that designed her built her,and served.very brave men.

[@nigelparker5886]

Hi All, I’m a Pompey boy, (73), now living in Devon and whilst out walking on our beach here at Seaton..we had the pleasure of meeting George and his lovely missis M. They are both early 80,s now and in chatting we realised that we had both done the new escape tower at Dolphin. He was an ex subbie and I happened to be part of a team who’d demolished the original tower! With great persistence I begged to do the Tower and eventually was allowed to , but near died doing it..not from drowning, but from the punch to the guts to make me breathe out progressively to avoid the bends!! Lots more to it than that tho!, Great respect for those lads in those cigar tubes..whilst I’m not claustrophobic, I don’t know if I could stick it for long!? George was an electrician on board this sub I believe he said, a lovely Scotsman from Inverness area. I really hope to see him after this dreadful time eases to chat in more DEPTH!He told us we must do the tour when back in my hometown area next, so look forward to that..see you there,,,soonish eh ?

[@kevinjgwilson]

My father who recently passed away served as a crew member onboard the Alliance. He always wanted to return to Portsmouth and visit her in the museum. I hope his grandson will one day have this opportunity.

[@katrich61]

Please accept my condolences, on the loss of your Dad.

[@andreaskavak2364]

Please accept my condolences, on the loss of your Dad.

[@davidm3maniac201]

I hope he gets the chance as well. Great way to honour him.

[@jpinguela]

Please accept my condolences from Brazil, on the loss of your Dad. Its a terrible time for all with covid

[@fcz64]

You Should be Proud.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Which I'm sure you are.. 🇺🇸❤🙏

[@crabbyhayes1076]

Thank you for the video. I have never been to Portsmouth, but grew up in Chicago in the 1950s. We had the captured U-505 German WW2 submarine, which I toured. I have the utmost respect for any sailor who lived in these crowded conditions - especially when an enemy was trying to drown you.

[@dr.s.p.]

Brings back memories! Nineteen sixties. I was on Tiptoe, Aeneas, and Artful. Last A-class with a gun. Then Odin and Opportune. Different times.

[@andrewmillyard3162]

My Grandad was on Tiptoe in the 60s

[@AliKhan-ju6jn]

The submarine is so complex in its pipeline and clocks some articulated design ,but tight quarters, thanks for showing the video, always wanted to join the navy 🌍🇵🇰🇬🇧.

[@mvnorsel6354]

Me to, no interest at all in Arny or Air force.

[@f1mikeyboy]

I served in the army, and had a mate who was in the navy, invite me for a drink in the mess in a submarine he was attached to. I couldn’t believe how small it was for the number of crew on board. Not sure I would of liked going to sea, in that. Cheers for all the guys that did.👍

[@tomrodwell9911]

Ex submariner here , are you ex sas ?

[@f1mikeyboy]

@@tomrodwell9911 Hi Tom. No I was Canadian infantry, SSF. Special service force. I was attached to a Canadian Navy base at the time, and was living in military housing. My neighbour below me was a submariner, and invited me to the mess on board for a few drinks.

[@tomrodwell9911]

@@f1mikeyboy thanks for the answer mate respect

[@Purplepulcritude]

I was stationed in HMS Dolphin back in the 60,s- took my wife to Pompey in 2014 to show her where I lived when in the UK. Went on board Alliance and met a guy who remembered me(he was working on the boat)- happy days......

[@bubblehead78]

I'm a retired USN submarine sailor. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidm3maniac201]

Thanks for your service John. With love from 🇬🇧

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

Enjoyed a visit a few years ago, a proud ex navy man who did the tour did it with love. The sound effects of a running engine made it even more real

[@fw1421]

She’s very well maintained. Looks almost new.👍🏻

[@MyEyesBled]

Totally insane environment....

[@briggsahoy1]

My wife and I toured the Alliance with her brother, ex-submariner , several,years ago, and with her brother’s friend who served on this submarine.

[@davidm3maniac201]

How much Raymond please

[@normsmith99]

Just crazy the amount of items in there from the kitchen to the engine room. Neat to see this sub in such amazing condition. respect to all the people who fought in the wars. Sad that wars happen. Thanks to all for their services. From Canada.

[@alexgoldstein7553]

That was so cool. The lathe in the Engine room WOW!!!

[@kosolrainasuk226]

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[@pickashole]

I must have been about 5 when I visited this sub. Way back in the 80s

[@olliereed4206]

Visiting Portsmouth naval museum at the dock is one of the best days out you can ever do. They have Victory HMS Warrior and so many other ships exhibits, museums and buildings. To see it all takes a few days. The Submarine museum which this is part of is the other side. There is a naval launch which takes you there. Even the food is reasonably priced. It’s impossible to see it all in one day.

[@bobuk5722]

Hi, yes! Don't forget the Mary Rose as well, HenryVIII's flagship that foundered not far away, the exhibit is magnificent, as is all the rest of the treasures on display. BobUK.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Seconded!

[@LionTheHeart]

It takes a special man with a special kind of courage to be a submariner... I feel for all those that went down to davey Jones locker!

[@jamielawrence5239]

My grandad served on this sub ,, and when he took me to it when i was a kid for a visit its the only time iv ever seen that man get emotional god nos wat they went thru ,,, esp when he showed me his bunk he was happy and sad at the same time was a emotional experience ,,with my real life hero :) , rip to my grandad and to all the other serviceman not here

[@charlesrussell1764]

I wish they had all of these exciting things to see when I lived in Portsmouth. Nothing much to do but go to the pub and play darts!

[@hmasyarra]

Should join the Navy nothing to do except seeing the world and all its pleasures.

[@charlesrussell1764]

@@hmasyarra I know what you mean. I was passionate about aircraft and should have made the move to the RAF but have always hated authority. Who knows, we are an adaptable species.

[@rustamsalechov4630]

@@hmasyarra Especially when the world and all its pleasures are visible through the periscope, and you yourself are breathing in the remains of oxygen.

[@murraymcdonald8658]

My Grandfather was chief Tiff on the Alliance L.G.Nichols for a number of years from late 40s to 50s. It's brilliant to have a living connection with him, even though he's now sadly passed. Great thanks to all that keep her in such great condition, keep up the good work guy's!

[@Venezolano410]

What is a "Tiff"?

[@realburglazofficial2613]

​@El Maracaibero it's British Military slang for Artificer.

[@katrich61]

One of the boats I served on.

[@Freebird67]

Excellent did my submarine training there at HMS Dolphin

[@JMGeranimo]

Who thumbs this down? Beautiful video, thank you.

[@ovalwingnut]

Surly it must be dyslexia? (no disrespect D.Folk. The real disrespect is to thumbs down this fantastic, inspiring video) ❤🇺🇸

[@njpaddler]

Bots, not humans, as the thumbs downs appear when a video is first posted, within microseconds, before there are any views. Bots. Any video on KZbin has these, any.

[@pvp64]

I Flew with many different Patrol Squadrons that searched for these blokes, always hard to find them. Much respect to those that served. Love the audio in the sub tour, gives it a more realistic feel.

[@scotttucker3673]

Sorry, but just no way. Submariners are a special breed and I admire them. Not a chance in hell as far as I am concerned. Total respect!

[@pedronewball1116]

lot's of respect from the usa

[@Xantec]

ive been on the tour, its actually quite interesting

[@robertkelleher3037]

The most magnificently restored and maintained submarine exhibit I have ever seen.......very, very well done!!!!! I rode American boomers out of Holy Loch in the sixties and could only fervently hope and pray that my boat would ever be so honorably treated! Thank you so, so much!!! R C Kelleher. RM1(SS) SSBN611(B). Also very fitting that she is displayed in Portsmouth, which is where my seven times removed grandfather, Robert Cushman, took part in the organizing of the Mayflower expedition which departed Plymouth in 1620 for America.

[@securityrobot]

That was a great tour and visual record you made there. Superb engineering and so well preserved. Another destination that’s on my list post lockdown. Thanks for posting.

[@mikebennett3812]

Ah memories. I did my Part III on S/M Andrew, the sister boat to S/M Alliance. BZ to those who produced the video.

[@terencericketts8017]

My wife and I went for a tour on her about 3 years ago well worth the visit.⚓

[@christinehunter9867]

Went here yesterday. What a fabulous place. Very informative and really interesting to hear what it was like serving on her, and the conditions they have to live in. Very brave men.

[@ubroberts5541]

All of the systems on this sub- amazing.

[@Kevakazii]

Thank you for sharing this. I need to go visit it myself at some point.

[@katrich61]

When you are able to, please visit her you won't be disappointed.

[@davidm3maniac201]

Same here. I wonder when she will be back open

[@hobodan6142]

never would have seen the inside of a sub without your video.. Thank you

[@jimwright1148]

I did a walk through the Nautilus at the museum in Groton CT 20 odd years ago,my pal's partner's father was a radio op on it back in the day,was very interesting,the attack tower is on land and can use the perscope and stuff,great few hours we spent there,worth a visit if ever there.👍

[@GarryAReed]

EXCELLENT TOUR, THE BOAT IS IMMACULATE.!

[@Chris_GY1]

I visited the Submarine museum in 2019 among others.

[@davidm3maniac201]

Same here. I have a friend called Chris Bailey from East london

[@rodgercostello9814]

Very nice video, i used to be on hms repulse for 12 yrs , used to love gosort and nms dolphin etc , great memories. Ty for video

[@philipmonaghan8267]

Superb video!! Thank you!!

[@Lionofjuda957]

Love looking at the A boats and remembering the stuff I worked on when I was a Shipwright at a HM Dockyard..I think the last A boat I worked on was HMS Andrew...

[@piotra7406]

The best submarine inside video I have ever seen. Thank you for that.

[@systemshocker7634]

Thanks for the content James.

[@ojsimps701]

Interesting relic of a bygone era maximum respect for her crew

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

It’s like a human operated fine timepiece, super impressive contraption that gets all my respect.

[@kevindowling9270]

Wow that was great thanks thanks for sharing James

[@stevemcdonald6001]

Thomas Dolby meets Ridley Scott and David Lynch. Very satisfying.

[@ricardobbblanco]

Thanks for showings!

[@johnsteed9083]

Thanks for the video, nicely done James. One of our guides was a serving seaman in the late 50's (I think he said) on this.

[@andydunn5673]

Brilliant Thanks for sharing

[@p.a.d2167]

Des de Madrid españa ..me parece realmente impresionante. El trabajo que se realizaba .la conservación esta cuidadisima. Enhorabuena

[@joebarrett4353]

Amazing technology for its day. And it all worked!!!

[@billclarke5916]

Great vid, thanks for sharing

[@shawnyoung6541]

Much more royal than the subs from other countries at the same period. The tea pot and cups, the film projector 📽, the cloth of the couch, the lathe in the engine room. They are so elegant. Rolls-Royce of all subs!

[@jinhak_lee]

A good video that shows what a submarine is.

[@peterisaacs1344]

Hats off to the blokes game enough to go to sea in submarines. It takes a special kind of courage

[@jimkrb]

Thanks for that James. I must say I like the way they have executed this: no roped off areas at all that I could see. Were there footpads that triggered the audio? Boat is deserted, what time of day I wonder?

[@alanjackson4646]

Good video walkthrough. Regards AJ

[@paulpaxtop1580]

It’s a really good museum to visit ... fascinating exhibits from the history of submarines... I was really surprised to find the interior of the sub felt cosy rather than claustrophobic.

[@dougproctor6933]

I’m a guide on here and can’t wait to get back! It’s a great boat.

[@dalepaul8540]

My grandfather served on her Brian trigwell

[@dougproctor6933]

It’s in pretty good condition considering how old it it. Well worth a visit if you’re down in Gosport. See you there.

[@Phil_Mycock_69]

Been on Alliance twice, once as a kid in the 90’s and the second around 2006 I think; had a day with nothing to do whilst at Collingwood when I was in the RN, so they sent us out on a day trip here with our DO

[@davidm3maniac201]

When is it back open. I would love to see it. My cousin served on HMS CONQUEROR when it sunk the Belgrano. Love submarines

[@dougproctor6933]

@@davidm3maniac201 We don’t know yet David. They were open between the two lockdowns but without the guides. We were all ready to start again in December and were locked down again!! Fingers crossed, not too long now, watch the website. Doug

[@KeeneFx]

Very well kept!

[@zerofox7347]

It’s beautiful. It looks so different to the Uboats which seem to be a tangled mess of pipes and taps, This one looks like it’s built with pride. Everything is neatly routed and all brass taps and dials Etc.

[@paulfleischer-djoleto4429]

Kudos to these guys protecting the world from threats. Infact, I was not feeling comfortable while in the sub. This tells us that we should respect the soldiers who spend months in such capsules just to protect the world.

[@deassis4532]

Uma máquina poderosa. Parabéns pelas imagens.

[@PsychoXXI]

Very cool!

[@sathya226]

Iam feeling claustrophobic after seeing this video.

[@SWR112]

That’s a great exhibit and great walk through. 👍. So I take it this ultimate explorer is the full navy ticket then.?

[@reactolite]

Great video! Watching this I can begin to understand why they cost so much to build! Thanks for posting, really interesting.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Old submariners tale. When a new recruit asks “how do we know if we are on the surface or underwater?” Came the reply... “ when we sail, count how many times we go down, and then add how many times we go up - and if the number’s an odd one, don’t open any doors”.......

[@RUSLexplorer2020]

Really interesting !

[@lindsayheyes925]

Plenty of plumbing - I wonder if that's was so that the galley could always serve up food that was piping hot? It's on my list for my next visit to Pompey, along with the LCT.

[@brucekendall52]

Interesting,thank you.

[@gazzaroony]

They always pick test pilots for space missions when it clearly should be all submariners. Bravest humans ever.

[@jerrymccrae7202]

I was on two diesel subs...like being at home!

[@romeoecolima]

son mucho mas pequeños que en las peliculas... buen video..

[@goldenlabradorskye]

Great vid. As an ex submariner (Nukes) these diesel boats are tiny compared the SSN and SSBN which I served on for 15 years.

[@oldseadog3386]

Nice vid. I served on O boats 1966/75 which were a bit mote spacious but not the hotels that the guys have now.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

My god look at all the valves and gauges!must have been a daunting task for a young engineer just starting out!

[@angargoy7181]

*I'm watching the video of the interior and I feel tight. congratulations.*

[@pipolepaw]

INSANE VIDÉO WOW

[@thomasjurd172]

I saw this sub 42 yrs ago and it never had oficer compartments . Only captain had that and looks diffrent. I went to visit a uboat and the german enginnering is just awsome

[@ScottSummerill]

Very cool. I’d be so scared to be aboard and below the surface.

[@Dreaded88]

Too bad history had to be cruel and you didn't have the refitted version of these in 1939, when they were most needed! Just one more damned thing I'll need to fix when I get the *T.A.R.D.I.S.* to work! *_:D_*

[@leonardread13]

I love the HP sauce in the galley. You need HP for a full English breakfast.

[@somethingelse4878]

The video looks amazing on a IPS screen What camra did you use?

[@johnsimmons5951]

If your in Portsmouth UK I really recommend visiting the submarine museum and see this boat.

[@gregbolitho9775]

nice! quite a ship. really different to ww1 an ww2 stuff that i've seen in movies. although sets'd be different to the real thing eh! keep up the good work an thanks.

[@Teds991]

Watch the 1981 movie ‘Das Boot’, it has an exact replica of the interior of a German ww2 u boat, even down to the serial numbers on the instruments. One of the most claustrophobic movies I’ve ever seen.

[@gregbolitho9775]

@@Teds991 k ty, seen it, an its worth a 4th watch i think.

[@josephturner4047]

I was there when they fired the casing gun for the last time. Not officially of course. I watched from round the corner.

[@fcz64]

Isn't that what they call an oxymoron.. 😋😋 In the Round Corner.. lol

[@romeo9017]

Respect....

[@Weesel71]

Not a BALAO for sure, but no mistaking what it is. I was surprised by all the separate messing areas.

[@peekaboo4390]

As the son of a submariner, I could almost hear dad shouting commands on the bridge.

[@resonatorneuronium5324]

What boat did your dad captain?

[@peekaboo4390]

@@resonatorneuronium5324 On one of the O boats, S72 HMCS Ojibway.

[@resonatorneuronium5324]

@@peekaboo4390 nice , respect. It’s not a career for me

[@peekaboo4390]

@@resonatorneuronium5324 It takes a special breed of men .. dad was one of them for sure.

[@munirkhanyousufzai3274]

Nice

[@robkunkel8833]

Was an episode of Toast of London filmed here?

[@deputyheadboy1]

My dad was in subs for some of WW 2. ERA so he lived in the din of those engines day I and day out. I imagine the electric propolsion was quieter. I can't imagine what it was like being depth charged.

[@wst8340]

Is that 5he same as the Canada Ojibwa Class sub?

[@brucenichols9153]

Serve on P and O class boats for years would have loved to have served on this wonderful boat,

[@anamerican481]

Nice video 📸 it is bigger than it looks

[@nadasou]

Why there are ashtrays in the dining quarters?

[@frankb.269]

Such old technology, what year is this wreck, 1950's ???

[@hoosierdaddy8002]

I would be tempted to turn all those valves knobs and handles any chance I get.