STEM Visit to Wales
Trainee submariners and their instructors made a visit to Wales on the weekend of 21st and 22nd of April. The visit had a few objectives. The trainees attended a memorial service for Cdr John Linton VC. This service was conducted by SUBFLOT Chaplain Rob Church and was also attended by local sea cadets and veteran […]
Ambushed by Family
ROYAL Navy Submariners recently welcomed their loved ones to their workplace when HMS Ambush held a families’ day at HM Naval Base Clyde. The Astute class vessel – one of five currently in service with the Royal Navy and base-ported at HMNB Clyde – opened her hatches and welcomed over 120 family members onboard for […]
Nottingham Cemetary WWI grave clean
Members of the Derbyshire branch of the submariner’s association came together to clean up Submariner WWI graves in Nottingham cemetery. On the 21st of April, despite some atrocious weather, branch secretary Terry Hall, Kevin Lawson, and Chris Lowe succeeded in bringing the headstones back to life, ensuring they received the respect that they deserve. BZ […]
An Audacious return
The commanding officer of a Faslane-based submarine says his crew are getting started on a “well-deserved break” after returning from a year-long patrol. HMS Audacious returned home recently from its historic 363-day patrol in the eastern Mediterranean – the longest ever deployment for any of the Royal Navy’s new Astute-class submarines. HMS Audacious was sent out in response […]
Triumphant Freedom
The crew of the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered “hunter-killer” submarine HMS Triumph have exercised their freedom of Newton Abbot with Bayonets fixed, Colours flying and Bands playing at a parade through the Devon town. It is the first time the honour has been bestowed on any organisation, creating a milestone in the community’s history. A marching […]
Deployed Easter Hampers
We are delighted to have been supported by the Taigh Mor foundation to produce some Easter Hampers for families of deployed RN submariners this Easter Time. We really appreciate the sacrifices that all of you make to support your loved ones who are on deployment in the Royal Navy Submarine service. This is a small gesture to […]
Submariner Stories
The Submariners’ Stories project captures the recollections of members of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. Each sharing details of their time in Gosport, their experiences at SETT – Gosport’s famous escape tower – and subsequent lives under the sea. This site combines portrait photography by Julian Winslow and the recording of oral histories. Please explore, […]
Top Scran
BELFAST catering students recently pitted their culinary skills against Royal Navy Submariner Caterers during a “Cook and Serve” competition at the Belfast Met. The Submarine Flotilla’s Belfast Shield “Cook and Serve” competition, provides students and submariner chefs the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in front of a panel of judges. On March 22nd, six teams from […]
Sunderland Submariners Association Remember HMS Tireless tragedy
To mark the 16th anniversary of two serving submariners, Anthony Huntrod (20) and Paul McCann (32) who both sadly lost their lives in a tragic incident that occurred on the 21st March 2007 on board HM Submarine TIRELESS. A short, but poignant service was held at the National Arboretum, led by the Rev. David Chadwick, […]
HMS Vigilant wellbeing Support
We are delighted to support HMS Vigilant (Stbd) with £500 to provide wellbeing and mindfulness activities for the ships company during future deployments.
