HMS Calliope (shore establishment)

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HMS Calliope, to the right on the river bank
History
Royal Navy EnsignUnited Kingdom
NameHMS Calliope
Commissioned1905
StatusCurrently operational
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeStone 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

.

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Behind the scenes at HMS Calliope". BBC. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  2. ^ "City parade honour for Royal Navy". The Chronicle. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  3. ^ "URNU Northumbrian". Royal Navy. Retrieved 28 July 2022.

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