Special stamps commemorating Royal Navy ships from 500 years of maritime history are being issued by the Royal Mail.

RAF Centenary Celebrated With New Stamps

Renowned marine artist Robert G Lloyd was commissioned to create original artworks for the set of eight stamps.

The newest ship to feature on the stamps is aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy's largest-ever ship.

Other ships featured include the Mary Rose of 1511, HMS Victory of 1765, HMS Warrior of 1860 and HMS King George V, 1939.