Hermitage Primary’s Head to Heart Hub: A New Haven for Forces Families’ Children
Helensburgh, UK – Hermitage Primary School has proudly unveiled its newly refurbished Head to Heart Hub, a project made possible through joint funding by The Submarine Family and the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. The Hub provides a safe, calming environment designed to support children from armed forces families, offering them emotional guidance and […]
Submarine Awards 2024 Celebrates Excellence and Community Spirit
The Submarine Awards Evening 2024 took place on 15th September at the Glasgow Hilton, bringing together submariners, their families, affiliates, and contractors for a night of recognition and celebration. This prestigious event, formerly known as the Submarine Oscars, honoured the hard work and dedication of personnel across the Submarine Service. Generously supported by a £10,000 […]
King Charles III Visits His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde
Today, His Majesty King Charles III made his first official visit to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde since assuming his role as Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces. The visit highlights the critical role the base plays in safeguarding the United Kingdom’s national security, particularly through the operations of the Royal Navy’s Submarine Service. During […]
UK DISSUB Support Group goes operational
Global Cooperation at Sea!The UK DISSUB Support Group (DSG), based in Faslane, recently took part in a vital NATO submarine rescue exercise alongside 10 nations. This operation demonstrated international collaboration in the event of a submarine emergency.The UK DSG led the intervention phase, deploying two teams to the DISSUB datum. They successfully established communications with […]
Welcome Home
A Heartwarming Homecoming for HMS Vigilant! The Submarine Family was privileged to attend the recent homecoming of HMS Vigilant, welcoming back the crew after their time at sea. It was a truly special moment to witness families reunited, and we are proud to be part of the support network that stands behind our submariners.
Dundee International Submarine Memorial 7 Sep 24
Members of the Submarine Community gathered to mark their respects at the Dundee international Submarine memorail. Organised by the Submariners Association and supported by The Submarine Family, the event was attended by COSM, the Dundee provost, Dundee armed forces cadets, members of the Royal Dutch Navy and many veterans. Brief History Dundee International Submarine Memorial […]
Antruther Memorial 31st Aug 24
Members of the Submarine Community gathered to mark their respects at the Antruther memorail on the 31st of August. Brief History On the night of 31st January 1918, one of the worst ever accidents involving warships of the Royal Navy occurred off May Island and resulted in two submarines being sunk, two other submarines and […]
The Royal Navy’s Next-Generation Spearfish Torpedo: A Vanguard-Class Milestone
The Royal Navy has recently marked a significant milestone in naval warfare technology with the successful testing of its next-generation Spearfish torpedo on a Vanguard-class submarine. This achievement underscores the UK’s commitment to maintaining a cutting-edge defence capability, ensuring the security of its maritime interests. Spearfish Torpedo: A Technological Marvel The Spearfish torpedo, initially introduced […]
Submarine Family Joins Family Day at Drumfork Community Centre in Helensburgh
Helensburgh, 31 July 2024 — Today, the Submarine Family had the pleasure of attending the vibrant Family Day event held at the Drumfork Community Centre in Helensburgh. This joyous occasion, sponsored by the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) with contribution from HMNB Clyde, brought together families and communities in celebration and support of […]
Cruise Doon the River: A Heartfelt Evening Supporting The Submarine Family
Glasgow, 19 July 2024 – Yesterday evening, The Submarine Family hosted its charity fundraising event, ‘Cruise Doon the River’, bringing together the submariner community for a memorable night aboard ‘The Waverley’, a historic paddle steamer. As the vessel cruised along the picturesque River Clyde, guests enjoyed a night of entertainment, camaraderie, and heartfelt support for […]
