Shipmates, a new weekly newsletter from RNA Central Office, the Semaphore Short, has been issued, first edition below:-
New Year eCard from Shipmate David White
Click on this link to view =>> New Year Reflection eCard from S/M David White
An update from HMS Portland
The following message has been received from HMS Portland…. My name is Stephen, I am the Deputy Logistics Officer for HMS PORTLAND. Firstly hello,
A Christmas Tale
From your President. The Christmas Story as told by a Navy Veteran The Gospel of the Birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Latest news on HMS Portland
HMS Portland, Britain’s second-youngest frigate, has begun to emerge from refits after going through a major overhaul. The frigate is due to begin sea
Remembrance Sunday ~ Branch Standard at Portland Cenotaph
From your Standard Bearer, This morning I attended the Cenotaph with your Standard. The turn out from the general public exceed that which I
Crossed the Bar ~ Edward (Ted) Cameron-Campbell
Edward (Ted) Cameron-Campbell an 88 year old Royal Navy veteran crossed the bar. A local man having served his time deserved a good send
Merchant Navy Day Service 3rd September 2020
Later that afternoon Members of the Branch attended the funeral service for one of our Branch widows Chun Docherty.
VJ Service All Saints Church
Shipmates, Many thanks to Alex, Pete Shoesmith, Pete Foster, Ginge Sarsfield and Alf Larkin who braved the weather and attended the VJ Service in