£121 Million Investment into future Submarines supports 250 Jobs
Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the UK’s future nuclear deterrent. Contracts awarded to Babcock for in-service support expertise and weapon handling. Supporting 250 jobs across the UK Will support development of the new Dreadnought Class submarines. Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, […]
Inaugural meeting of the East of Scotland Submariners Association
The first face to face meeting of the newest branch of the Submarine Association has taken place. The branch has been formerly named the East of Scotland Branch and the meeting took place at the WOs & SRs Mess of HMS CALEDONIA on Fri 1 Dec 23. 13 personnel attended (12 in attendance and 1 […]
Introduction of Non-Religious Pastoral Officers for Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence has introduced Armed Forces Non-Religious Pastoral Officers (NRPO) to further bolster the support given to our Armed Forces. As testament to the value that pastoral support brings Service Personnel, the Ministry of Defence has introduced Armed Forces Non-Religious Pastoral Officers (NRPO) to further bolster the support given to our Armed Forces. […]
102 years young!
Michael Tibbs OBE visited the RN Submarine Museum with many members of his family on Saturday 25 November to celebrate his 102nd birthday. Mike served in submarines during WW@ and was First Lieutenant of HMS Tantalus on the far East by the end of the war. A long time supporter of Friends of the RN […]
Friends of the RN Submarine Museum – Christmas Cards
For Christmas 2023 the Friends of the RN Submarine Museum have a new card by artist Si Ellis to mark the AUKUS deal which will shape much of the RN Submarine Service’s efforts and activity for many years to come. They also have some of Tim Hall’s Submariner Memorial card from last year and Georgina Bown’s HMS Christmas card from the year […]
HMS Artful Ships Company Visit to Southampton
‘HMS ARTFUL conducted an extremely successful week-long affiliates visit to the City of Southampton w/c 30 Oct 23. It was a busy week for the crew of HMS ARTFUL, which included visiting 2 Sea Cadet Units, fund raising, meeting the Lord Mayor of Southampton, visiting the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Southampton University Hospital, a […]
HMS Artful affiliation visit
Representatives from HMS ARTFUL travelled to London to celebrate the long-lasting affiliation with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers at their annual banquet. The event was held in Mansion House in central London, where members of the crew met Glass Sellers along with fellow affiliations including RAF Leeming and the Rt Hon Lord Mayor of […]
Atlantic Row for Izzy
A SCOTTISH female submariner who is about to undertake a gruelling Atlantic row is one of the inspirational figures featured in a new Royal Navy campaign going out across the country.Lieutenant Commander Izzy Rawlinson (30) from Helensburgh is currently serving as a Marine Engineering Officer with the Submarine Service. Next year she is set to […]
HMS Oardacious Charity Gala Dinner
On Friday the 17th of October, HMS Oardacious hosted their annual charity gala dinner in the painted hall London. Message from the HMS Oardacous team”A huge thank you to all who attended our 2023 ‘HMS Oardacious Charity Gala’, our third one hosted at the famous Greenwich Old Royal Naval College painted hall.An incredible evening that […]
Congradualtions Megan
Congradualtions to one of our family, Megan Crowley. Megan graduated from the University of Derby with a first class degree in children’s nursing. Megan celebrated this amazing achievement with her husband, Petty Officer Matt Crowley, other members of her nursing cohort and her family. Well done Megan 🎓👏
