HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark's crew deserted their ship and ran away, but all in a good cause, their destination the top of the Rock of Gibraltar. The traditional race which takes runners from the dockyard to the top of the Rock, a gruelling course which although only 2.5 miles long ascends some 1,250 feet has been contested by visiting ships for over 50 years. The winner in this instance … [Read more...] about Royal Navy crew run gruelling race.