In common with many City Livery companies, The Clockmakers’ Company has formed various charitable and services affiliations
HMS Protector
The Clockmakers’ and Wax Chandlers’ Companies are affiliated to the Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship. Until recently, and for several years, we were affiliated to HMS Endurance, but she has now been taken out of service. Her successor is HMS Protector. Protector’s role is the same as Endurance – an Ice Patrol Ship, charged with the “patrol and survey of the Antarctic and South Atlantic, maintaining a Sovereign Presence with Defence Diplomacy, and support of the global community of Antarctica”.
(Picture: © Ross Watton & Naval Broadsides)
HMS Archer
The Clockmakers’ Company is affiliated to HMS Archer. She is a P2000 Patrol Craft, and the vessel primarily used to train students from the Aberdeen Universities’ Royal Naval Unit. When HMS Archer is visiting London, we endeavour to link up and involve the TS Terra Nova SCC Sea Cadets where possible.
URNUs exist to ‘educate a wide spectrum of high calibre undergraduates who show potential as society’s leaders and opinion formers in order to better inform them of the need for and role of the Royal Navy, and to develop an awareness of the career opportunities in the service’
HMS Archer is a member of the First Patrol Boat Squadron and occupies a permanent berth in Aberdeen harbour. She has a ship’s company of 5, but regularly sails for weekend sea training to local ports with up to 12 students and a training officer. Whilst at sea, students are able to put into practice the navigation skills they are taught in the classroom. Additionally at sea they receive further instruction in engineering, damage control, first aid and boat handling using the ship’s ‘Gemini’ inflatable boat.
You can view a video of HMS Archer here.
TS Terra Nova SCC
TS Terra Nova SCC is a Sea Cadet unit based in Croydon, South East London … further information »
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