Venturing out on P2000s HMS Archer and HMS Example was a shore thing for an unforgettable day! Thanks to COs Lt. Jack Patterson, Lt. Ollie Thomas and crew for the insightful glimpse into sailing logistics of a P2000 on deployment along the North-Western coast of 🇨🇵. ⚓️🌊

Today we disembarked our Officer Cadets from URNU East Scotland & Oxford URNU who have spent the last 3 weeks onboard integrating with the Crew and learning about life in the Royal Navy. BZ and Fair Winds!

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Great to be able to take our colleagues from UK in France Embassy to sea today as a thank you for facilitating our recent tasking in France - demonstrating the benefits of a strong bond with one of our closest neighbours

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The crews of Archer and HMS Example doing themselves and their Service proud at Commemorations for the anniversary of OPERATION CHARIOT in St Nazaire last week 📸✅👌🏼

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We have been thoroughly welcomed by the town of Saint-Nazaire, St Nazaire society and Musée Le Grand Blockhaus. It is an honour and a privilege for us to represent Royal Navy commemorating OP CHARIOT, remembering those who achieved the impossible.
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HMS Example in company with HMS Archer have been in Saint-Nazaire to commemorate 82 years since OPERATION CHARIOT. A joint operation during WWII which has been called “the greatest raid of all”. Saint-Nazaire also marks the most southerly port visit for HMS Example #ductusexemplo

#OTD in 1942, the destroyer HMS Campbeltown (the former USS Buchanan) rammed the gates of the Normandie dry dock at St.Nazaire in German-occupied France. Commandos then disembarked to destroy machinery and other targets.

Safely in St Nazaire and only a few hundred yards away from where ‘The Greatest Raid of All’ took place. Both us and HMS Example are honoured to be here to commemorate the bravery and sacrifices of those who came before us

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Thank you for your period of service from Leith & for taking Governor to sea before you left. HMS Archer cap tally now added to Governor’s House collection

It's been a blast team HMS Archer thank you for everything you have done for the Royal Navy community in #Scotland over the years whilst based here, although I'm sure your agree, it's not goodbye and more of a, 'see you soon!'

Fair Winds and Following Seas 🌊👏 Commander Richard Skelton RN

Earlier this week, we had a fantastic day at sea with the crew of HMS Archer to learn more about how the Royal Navy operates.

Great to meet the team and find out about #CoastalForcesSquadron .

We can’t wait to host Royal Navy as our lead service this summer! #EdinTattoo

Every day is a training day - getting to grips with our new medical equipment to ensure we’re always ready to respond to an emergency at sea 🏥⚕️🩺

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A true privilege to enjoy the hospitality of Alastair Bruce this evening under the setting sun at the wonderful Edinburgh Castle. A totally unique experience for the whole Ship’s Company - thank you!

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A gorgeous day to take a number of esteemed guests to sea, demonstrating how the Royal Navy and #CoastalForcesSquadron operates.

Many thanks to Maj. General Alastair Bruce , and our friends from COGC - Faculty of Nautical and STEM and Edinburgh Tattoo for joining us and strengthening ties.