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 […]
ROYAL NAVY TRAINING FACILITY MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE
THE ROYAL Navy’s Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, Survival Training Facility (SMERAS TF) recently welcomed the 5000th Student since opening its doors in 2021. The state-of-the-art facility was officially opened by the Commodore in Chief Submarines, His Royal Highness Prince William on the 29th of June 2021, and since then has continually trained new and […]
Family Days Aboard HMS Vengeance and HMS Anson: A Celebration by The Submarine Family
This past weekend, The Submarine Family, in partnership with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), proudly supported two extraordinary family days aboard HMS Vengeance and HMS Anson. With a grant of just over £4,000, we aimed to create unforgettable experiences for the families of our brave submariners, celebrating the unique bond that unites […]
Nominations Now Open for the Dean Rogers MBE Submarine Family Award
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious Dean Rogers MBE Submarine Family Award. This distinguished award recognises outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the support and well-being of others within the Submarine community. About the Award The Dean Rogers MBE Submarine Family Award is named in honour […]
HMS ASTUTE (ASTU) elevated its status on a global stage in the form of Football
The Submarine Service is renowned worldwide as an Elite Force. But in the limelight this time was its prowess in a different field. HMS ASTUTE (ASTU) elevated its status on a global stage in the form of Football by taking itself International on a mission to build relations and raise awareness for its charity The […]
Royal Navy Submariners represent the Silent Service for British powerlifting
Last month, two Royal Navy Submariners represented the Silent Service at the first-ever British Powerlifting and World Para Powerlifting via British Weightlifting Bench Press Championships in Newark. Both uniting for the first time in an inclusive championship, bringing para and able-bodied athletes on one platform. World Para Powerlifting, under the governance of the International Paralympic […]
2nd anniversary of the Submariners Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum
Over 250 members of The Submarine Family attended the 2nd anniversary of the Submariners Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum on Saturday the 25th of May 24. The service was conducted by SUBFLOT Chaplain, Rev Mark Street, supported by a quintet from The Royal Marines Band, with readings from Cdre Paul Dunn, Holly Tait ( […]
Royal Navy’s newest hunter-killer submarine edges towards front-line operations
The Royal Navy newest and most advanced hunter-killer submarine is now on the verge of joining the operational cycle following intensive tests in the Atlantic. HMS Anson, the fifth of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class boats, conducted trials off the east coast of the United States and in the Caribbean Sea, rigorously testing her state-of-the-art systems […]
Submariners dive for The Submarine Family
A group of submariners and their families completed a bungee jump in the name of The Submarine Family. On Sunday the 19th of May, they jumped from the UK Bungee Jump Companies crane at The Riverside Museum in Glasgow. A huge thank you to all who did a 160 ft bungee jump to raise money […]
New Submariner Whisky Donated to The Submarine Family
The Crown and Anchor Whisky Group, based in HMNB Clyde, have announced a new Whisky dedicated to the submariner. The have kindly donated a botte to The Submarine Family to raise funds for our cause. The Whisky is available from The Crown and Anchor Whisky Group at lunch times in the Supermess of HMNB Clyde.
