HMS Forward (1984 shore establishment)
The guard of HMS Forward parading at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, on Armed Forces Day 2010.
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History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Forward |
Commissioned | 1 October 1984 as Birmingham Communications Training Centre[1] |
Reclassified |
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Status | Active |
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General characteristics | |
Class and type | Stone frigate |
HMS Forward is a Royal Naval Reserve unit located in Birmingham, England, close to St. Andrews football stadium. It has a crew of nearly 100 naval and marine reservists, in addition to a handful of full-time staff. The Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit, the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme 'Taurus Squadron' and a detachment of the Royal Marine Reserves Merseyside are also located on the site.[2] The ship is particularly unusual in that it is situated 80 miles from the sea.
History
The base originated on a different site during the
Awards and noted events
In 2000, the ship won the Richards Trophy, a national seamanship competition, at HMS Raleigh (shore establishment).[4]
In 2004, the ship was granted the Freedom of the City of Birmingham, from John Alden, Lord Mayor of Birmingham.[5]
In 2007, a team from the ship, led by new recruit Jules Morgan, rescued a man with hypothermia from Snowdon in driving hail.[6]
The ship became more famous in recent years when it produced a winner of
Current tasks
Being the only large naval presence in the West Midlands, Forward is called upon to act in ceremonial duties and parades, and recently supplied contingents for the Birmingham Trafalgar Day,[9][10][11] Remembrance Day,[12] and Armed Forces Day parades.[13]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-907771-74-6.
- ^ a b c d "HMS Forward (Birmingham)". Royal Navy. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ Bradley, Paul (9 November 2007). "Birmingham's new warship is state-of-the-art HMS Daring". Birmingham Mail. Birmingham, United Kingdom. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ Worrall, Boris (9 November 2000). "Seamen on the crest of a wave". Birmingham Evening Mail. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ Tyler, Jane (31 May 2004). "Freedom of Brum for hero sailors". Birmingham Evening Mail. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ Oliphant, Will (27 July 2007). "Brum team Forward to the rescue! CLIMBING: Navy reservists save man on mountain". Birmingham Mail. Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ "Outstanding Kate's a Millie as well as MC". Navy News. 21 December 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Royal Navy reservist's award pride". Express & Star. Wolverhampton. 17 December 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ "Units mark Trafalgar victory across the country". Navy News. United Kingdom. 23 December 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ Roberts, Trevor (26 October 2009). "Trafalgar Day parade". Birmingham Post. Birmingham, United Kingdom. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ Oliphant, William (26 October 2009). "Parade marks 200th anniversary of unveiling of Birmingham's Lord Nelson statue". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ Quinton, Darren (9 November 2009). "Day of National Remembrance in Centenary Square". Birmingham Post. Birmingham, United Kingdom. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ Bradley, Paul (27 June 2009). "Birmingham to show support for Armed Forces". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
External links
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