HMS Calliope (shore establishment)
HMS Calliope, to the right on the river bank
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Name | HMS Calliope |
Commissioned | 1905 |
Status | Currently operational |
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Class and type | Stone frigate |
HMS Calliope is a training centre and 'stone frigate' of the Royal Naval Reserve, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
History
A
Elswick. She served until 1968, when she too was sold for scrapping, after the Tyne Division moved ashore to a new headquarters, which retained the name HMS Calliope.[1] In October 1985 it was awarded a place on the Roll of Honorary Freeman of the City of Newcastle.[2]
Present day
Located next to the
patrol vessel HMS Example
.
The Armed Forces Career Officer (AFCO) for all three services (RN incl. RFA, RAF & Army) is now housed within the building.
The unit's current commanding officer is Commander Chris Bovill.
Affiliated units
- Royal Marine Reserve (RMR) Scotland - RMR Tyne (Detachment)
- Sunderland[3]
- Newcastle Armed Forces Career Service
- Trojan Squadron of the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme
- Durham School CCF
- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
See also
References
- ^ "Behind the scenes at HMS Calliope". BBC. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ "City parade honour for Royal Navy". The Chronicle. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ "URNU Northumbrian". Royal Navy. Retrieved 28 July 2022.