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Britannia Royal Naval College Visit
August 8th, 2013
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Having established a good contact with BRNC’s First
Lieutenant’s 2 i/c a CPO ET(ME), Ben Petri; I managed to arrange a
private tour of the Naval College. On August 8th shipmates
Ken Dustan, Arthur Coulton and Claudette, Ross & Kelly Barden and Callum
& Ella their children along with Angela and I made up the small party.
Sadly Peter Fawkes and his wife had to cancel at last moment.
Our guide was the First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander
Henaghen, who was very knowledgeable and made the tour extremely
interesting and indeed on occasion amusing. You may recall from
previous issue that our guide had served 37 years in RN, starting as one
of the last Junior Seaman, working his way up to WO1 before being
commissioned. He is the first ex lower-decker to hold the position of
‘Jimmy’ of the college, a remarkable achievement and his many
experiences came across during our tour
Leadership School, accommodation in rear |
Great Dining Hall |
Great Dining Hall |
Coats of Arms on ceiling |
Lt. Cdr Heneghen amusing members |
Rear View of college |
On the Quarterdeck
"Is it a bird?" |
Trident Submarine model |
Battle of Trafalgar painting |
Admirals of Fleet banners |
Admirals of Fleet banners |
In main chapel |
Undergraduates Life Belt |
Main chapel window |
Side chapel side window |
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Statuette
presented by Prince Charles - Prince of Wales |
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